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How to get fromLafayette to Chicago Loopby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2h 20m
    $24–45

  2. Drive  122.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Chicago Loopcar car 122.2 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–33

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    3h 24m
    $30–85

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3h 19m
    $32–226

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 27m
    $397–938

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus Laffayette
    4h 31m
    $33–63

Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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 $30–85 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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