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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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 15 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Purdue University Airport, IN and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- {stationMode_3} 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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