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How to get fromLafayette to Chicagoby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Chicago by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    6h 46m
    $194–430

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h 10m
    $134–300

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $344–680

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $753–1,604

  5. Drive 2,113 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Chicagocar car 2,113 mi
    32h 39m
    $386–557

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    6h 35m
    $148–614

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    7h 43m
    $143–620

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    9h 36m
    $172–670

Lafayette to Chicago by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,897.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Lafayette, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Lafayette to Chicago Bus Station via West Oakland, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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