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How to get fromWest Lafayette to O'Hareby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from West Lafayette to O'Hare by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2h 49m
    $57–74

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle to Cumberlandsubway subway Blue Line
    3h 11m
    $20–40

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 18m
    $41–84

  4. Drive 134.6 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to O'Harecar car 134.6 mi
    2h 31m
    $25–36

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2h 39m
    $32–226

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 5m
    $437–1,138

  7. 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
    $64–373

West Lafayette to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

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. 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.

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