There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Chicago by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2h 15m$19–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 24m$35–80Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Chicagocar 120.6 mi
2h 10m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 14m$31–216
West Lafayette to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Chicago is 122 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $40.
The bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
West Lafayette to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- 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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 6:38 AM in West Lafayette and 5:38 AM in Chicago.
West Lafayette to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Chicago is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from West Lafayette to Chicago.
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