There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to South Shore by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2h 17m$19–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 49m$40–81Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to South Shorecar 111.3 mi
1h 59m$21–30Fly, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Streetbus
3h 43m$35–239Bus via Washington & Jefferson
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 3m$21–37Bus via Washington & Jefferson #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 8m$27–47
West Lafayette to South Shore by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to South Shore is to bus via Washington & Jefferson which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to South Shore is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to South Shore. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to South Shore station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between West Lafayette and South Shore is 117 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to South Shore without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from West Lafayette to South Shore, including transfers.
West Lafayette to South Shore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to South Shore is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and South Shore, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once 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
- $29–230
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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 South Shore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
South Shore is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 9:18 AM in West Lafayette and 8:18 AM in South Shore.
West Lafayette to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to South Shore is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from West Lafayette to South Shore.
There are 996+ hotels available in South Shore.