There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2h 20m$24–45Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Chicago Loopcar 122.2 mi
2h 12m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 24m$35–80Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 17m$31–216Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 26m$437–1,338
Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Lafayette and Chicago Loop is 122 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $45.
The bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $14–23
- Adult
- $24–28
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 9:06 PM in Lafayette and 8:06 PM in Chicago Loop.
Lafayette to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Chicago Loop is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lafayette to Chicago Loop.
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