There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Peru by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 11m$108–194Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Perucar 167.4 mi
3h 29m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 16m$68–115Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
8h 20m$82–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Peru is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Peru is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Peru. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lafayette and Peru is 220 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Peru without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lafayette to Peru, including transfers.
Lafayette to Peru bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Peru is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Peru via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 7h 16m.
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 Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Peru bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Peru is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 3:12 AM in Lafayette and 2:12 AM in Peru.
Lafayette to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Peru is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Lafayette to Peru.
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