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How to get fromSkokie to Lafayetteby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 33m
    $39–85

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h
    $25–48

  3. Drive 134.1 mi

    1. Drive from Skokie to Lafayettecar car 134.1 mi
    2h 30m
    $25–36

  4. Bus, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 6m
    $35–268

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    5h 57m
    $57–73

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    4h 22m
    $438–1,142

Skokie to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakton & Crawford to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h.

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