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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Lafayette

Composite routes from Chicago to Lafayette

Cheapest
32 h 22 min
Car
3410 km.
from $187
Other
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1478 km.
from $132.17
29 h 25 min
1478 km.
from $349.39
7 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1478 km.
from $143.04
8 h 22 min
Train, Plane
1478 km.
from $166
9 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
1478 km.
from $353.91
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1478 km.
from $288.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$467.39
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$380.43

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$478.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$923.91
Plane from Midway International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$336.96
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$652.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$250.00
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$282.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$489.13
Plane from Midway International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$402.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$282.61
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$271.74
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$304.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$869.57
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$358.70
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$510.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.00–$239.13
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$163.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$239.13
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$217.39

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$145.84
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$136.72
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$380.43
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$391.30
Plane from Midway International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$380.43

Southern Airways Express

Website:
iflysouthern.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$81.52
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$70.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to New
Ave. Duration:
19h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
18h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Train from Milpitas to 12th
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$86.96
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$173.91
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$293.48
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$217.39
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.80–$65.22
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$92.39
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$103.26
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$423.91

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
auburnshuttle@groometrans.com
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$47.83

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$51.09
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$103.26
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$53.26

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$81.52

Regional Transportation District

Phone:
+1 303-299-6000
Website:
rtd-denver.com/
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to drive which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lafayette?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lafayette?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lafayette?

The distance between Chicago and Lafayette is 197 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $8.15 - $86.96 .

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

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lafayette bus from?

Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lafayette train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $8.15 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $81.52 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Chicago to Lafayette bus arrive?

Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:13 in Chicago and 04:13 in Lafayette.

Where does the Chicago to Lafayette train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lafayette is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Chicago to Lafayette.

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

Book your Chicago to Lafayette train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 44+ hotels available in Lafayette. Prices start at $38.88 per night.
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