What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Chicago Loop?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Chicago Loop?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

The distance between West Lafayette and Chicago Loop is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

The bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus from?

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Chicago Loop train from?

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Chicago Loop?

Chicago Loop is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 11:26 PM in West Lafayette and 10:26 PM in Chicago Loop.

Where does the West Lafayette to Chicago Loop train arrive?

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Chicago Loop is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop.

How do I get a train ticket from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

Book your West Lafayette to Chicago Loop train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop?

Book your West Lafayette to Chicago Loop bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago Loop?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h 40m
$25–40
Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Chicago Loopcar 121.4 mi
2h 11m
$23–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 24m
$35–60
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 5m
$30–216
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 36m
$136–405

West Lafayette to Chicago Loop by bus

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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