There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 5m$40–86Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Lafayettecar 139 mi
2h 40m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Ord
6h 50m$61–79Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 19m$44–274Line 313 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus 313
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 53m$30–53
Naperville to Lafayette by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Lafayette is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Burlington Ave. and arriving at Purdue Memorial Union via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Naperville and Lafayette is 150 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Lafayette without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Naperville to Lafayette, including transfers.
Naperville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Naperville to Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Lafayette is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Union 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- 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 Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–60
- Walk up Cash
- $60–70
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & Austin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Purdue Memorial Union station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 5:08 AM in Naperville and 6:08 AM in Lafayette.
Naperville to Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Lafayette is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Naperville to Lafayette.
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