Travel Information between Chicago, IL and Lafayette, IN
| 107 miles (172 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $22 - $33 | |
| Bus • $22 (€19) • 2 h 10 min | |
| Bus • $22 (€19) • 2 h 10 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 107 miles (172 km) to Lafayette, IN from Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel to Lafayette, IN easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN.

There are 2 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $22 (€19) compared to other travel options to Lafayette, IN:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lafayette, IN from Chicago, IL is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Lafayette, IN take longer:
Train takes 3 h 1 min on average.
The Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN distance is around 107 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Lafayette, IN as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN:
- You can travel by bus to Lafayette, IN from Chicago, IL with FlixBus or Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN tickets for $22 (€19) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to Lafayette, IN with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Lafayette, IN with Amtrak.
Direct services to Lafayette, IN tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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