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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    3h 28m
    $60–79

  2. Drive 148.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Palatinecar car 148.3 mi
    2h 49m
    $28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    4h 54m
    $45–88

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport, train

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    4h 20m
    $36–232

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    3h 56m
    $31–53

  6. 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
    5h 29m
    $441–1,144

Lafayette to Palatine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 54m.

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