There are 6 ways to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 40m$22–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 10m$39–88Drive 146 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to West Lafayettecar 146 mi
2h 44m$27–39Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
2h 58m$40–269Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Ord
5h 54m$58–74Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
4h 48m$452–1,148
Schaumburg to West Lafayette by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette is to bus via Chicago which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Schaumburg and West Lafayette is 150 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 4h 40m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Schaumburg to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Schaumburg to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to West Lafayette is to bus via Chicago which takes 4h 40m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $270 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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 (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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [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
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
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More Questions & Answers
Schaumburg to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Schaumburg. It is currently 1:11 AM in Schaumburg and 2:11 AM in West Lafayette.
Schaumburg to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to West Lafayette is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Schaumburg to West Lafayette.
There are 50+ hotels available in West Lafayette.