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How to get fromWheaton to Lafayetteby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, shuttle, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Wheaton to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 4m
    $43–89

  2. Drive 139.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wheaton to Lafayettecar car 139.3 mi
    2h 40m
    $26–37

  3. Line 301 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from West St & Indiana St to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    6h 16m
    $27–54

  4. Train, line 90 bus, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 15m
    $40–274

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 35m
    $443–1,148

  6. Subway, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 59m
    $34–68

Wheaton to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Wheaton to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West St & Indiana St to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Forest Park CTA Station, Forest Park Transit Center, Austin & Roosevelt, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 16m.

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