There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
3h 24m$60–79Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Parktrain Up-Nw
3h 54m$26–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 52m$46–89Drive 147 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadowscar 147 mi
2h 42m$27–39Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Parktrain
4h 9m$35–222
West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows is to bus and train which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows station. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Rolling Meadows. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Arlington Park via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Rolling Meadows is 151 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.
West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Rolling Meadows, 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.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- 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
- 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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Rolling Meadows is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 8:54 AM in West Lafayette and 7:54 AM in Rolling Meadows.
West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from West Lafayette to Rolling Meadows.
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