There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2h 33m$19–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 45m$43–87Drive 119.4 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Chinatowncar 119.4 mi
2h 8m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 23m$34–231Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 12m$21–37Bus #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 15m$27–47
West Lafayette to Chinatown by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Cermak-Chinatown via Jackson-Red. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Chinatown is 124 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chinatown is to bus via Chicago which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. 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
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Chinatown is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 11:17 PM in West Lafayette and 10:17 PM in Chinatown.
West Lafayette to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Chinatown is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from West Lafayette to Chinatown.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Chinatown.