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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$84 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL trains for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51 Cardinal | 1:01 PM Lafayette Station, Lafayette, IN | 3h24 | 4:25 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Trains from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 07:36 |
Last train 17:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lafayette, IN and Chicago, IL from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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