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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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $210 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $77 (€65).
A bus is $171 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $210 (€176).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 10m.
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
How to get from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 PM 2h30 Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN 4:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:45 PM 2h30 Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN 4:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA5135
2:44 PM 1h16 Purdue University Airport, IN 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport $212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 51 Cardinal
8:01 AM 3h24 Lafayette Station, Lafayette, IN 10:25 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 2h15 Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN 7:20 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers 7:05 PM 2h05 Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
5:20 PM 2h35 Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN 6:55 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UA5032
5:43 AM 1h16 Purdue University Airport, IN 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport $212 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $77 (€65).
A bus is $171 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $210 (€176).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 10m.
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lafayette, IN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Purdue University Airport, IN and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lafayette Station, Lafayette, IN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Lafayette, North 3rd st / North st (Colonial Bakery Garage), IN and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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