Bus Tickets from Chicago to Lafayette, LA

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lafayette on November 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Lafayette Transit SystemCheapest
FlixBusBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
TA Travel Center - LafayetteFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Lafayette Transit SystemNo tags
FlixBusBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
TA Travel Center - LafayetteNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 9:22 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
1354 kmDistance
34kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$117 - $499Average Duration1d 5h
34kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$388 - $1,366Average Duration2d 3h
123kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Lafayette, LA by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lafayette?

    The distance between Chicago and Lafayette is around 1353 km (839 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-13
$245
11-14
$245
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$226
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11-17
$241
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11-20
$212
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $212

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lafayette, LA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $212 to $475 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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