There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
1h 57m$31–221Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicagocar 120.1 mi
2h 18m$22–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 30m$25–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 34m$36–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lafayette-LAF to Chicago120.1 mi
2h 18mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
4h 31m$33–62
Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette Airport (LAF) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Lafayette Airport (LAF) and Chicago is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago, including transfers.
Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 3h 30m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Lafayette Airport (LAF), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–58
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $52–58
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lafayette-LAF to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lafayette Airport (LAF). It is currently 1:17 PM in Lafayette Airport (LAF) and 12:17 PM in Chicago.
Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Lafayette Airport (LAF) to Chicago.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lafayette Airport (LAF) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.