There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Lombard by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus, train via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
3h 53m$26–44Drive 133.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Lombardcar 133.8 mi
2h 37m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 48m$46–89Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
4h 38m$35–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
4h$26–44Bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
5h 4m$60–78
West Lafayette to Lombard by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Lombard is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Lombard is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Washington/Westmore-Meyers via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Lake St & Mannheim Rd and Lake St & 5th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Lombard is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lombard without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 3h 53m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from West Lafayette to Lombard, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Lombard bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.
West Lafayette to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lombard is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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 (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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Lombard bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Lombard is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 5:42 AM in West Lafayette and 4:42 AM in Lombard.
West Lafayette to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Lombard is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from West Lafayette to Lombard.
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