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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $88 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN costing on average $113 (€89).
Other travel options to Lafayette, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Lafayette, IN as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Purdue University Airport, IN.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Lafayette Station, Lafayette, IN.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Lafayette, IN by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lafayette, IN by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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