There are 6 ways to get from South Shore to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 19m$18–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 43m$38–82Drive 110.4 mi
- Drive from South Shore to West Lafayettecar 110.4 mi
2h$21–30Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Wabashbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 44m$36–268Bus via Jefferson & Washington
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 59m$20–38Bus via Jefferson & Washington #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
4h 2m$20–38
South Shore to West Lafayette by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shore to West Lafayette is to bus via Jefferson & Washington which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from South Shore to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shore to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shore station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between South Shore and West Lafayette is 114 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Shore to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from South Shore to West Lafayette, including transfers.
South Shore to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
South Shore to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from South Shore to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between South Shore, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
South Shore to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of South Shore. It is currently 3:29 AM in South Shore and 4:29 AM in West Lafayette.
South Shore to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shore to West Lafayette is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from South Shore to West Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in West Lafayette.