There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Charleston by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
7h 33m$110–170Drive 122 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Charlestoncar 122 mi
2h 42m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
7h 57m$117–227Bus, train
- Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 35m$89–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Lafayette and Charleston is 315 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lafayette to Charleston, including transfers.
Lafayette to Charleston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charleston via Chicago Union Station and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 7h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $30–55
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–34
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $26–29
- Walk up Cash
- $31–34
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Charleston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Charleston is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 3:33 AM in Lafayette and 2:33 AM in Charleston.
Lafayette to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Charleston is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lafayette to Charleston.
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