There are 5 ways to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
4h 36m$23–42Train
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 17m$40–87Drive 153.6 mi
- Drive from Libertyville to West Lafayettecar 153.6 mi
2h 58m$28–41Train, fly
- Take the train from Libertyville to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 56m$44–275Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 38m$25–43
Libertyville to West Lafayette by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette is to train and bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Libertyville to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Libertyville to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Libertyville and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Libertyville and West Lafayette is 157 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Libertyville to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Libertyville to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Libertyville station.
The best way to get from Libertyville to West Lafayette is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Libertyville, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Libertyville to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave to Lafayette Bus Stop via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Libertyville to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Libertyville. It is currently 9:32 AM in Libertyville and 10:32 AM in West Lafayette.
Libertyville to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Libertyville to West Lafayette is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Libertyville to West Lafayette.
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