There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Wheaton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain Up-W
4h 2m$31–53Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Wheatoncar 138.3 mi
2h 45m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain Up-W
5h$45–88Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
4h 57m$36–242Bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
5h 6m$98–134
Lafayette to Wheaton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Wheaton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Wheaton is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Lafayette and Wheaton is 149 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Wheaton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lafayette to Wheaton, including transfers.
Lafayette to Wheaton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.
Lafayette to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Wheaton is to train which takes 5h and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Wheaton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Wheaton is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 9:19 PM in Lafayette and 8:19 PM in Wheaton.
Lafayette to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Wheaton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Lafayette to Wheaton.
There are 294+ hotels available in Wheaton.







