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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Evanstonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Evanston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    3h 11m
    $58–74

  2. Bus via LaSalle/Van Buren

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    3h 15m
    $22–37

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 19m
    $68–107

  4. Drive  133.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Evanstoncar car 133.2 mi
    2h 29m
    $23–33

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    5h 7m
    $74–443

  6. Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 20m
    $37–241

West Lafayette to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Dodge Station via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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