How far is Lafayette from Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 109 miles (175 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Lafayette to Chicago leave from CityBus Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robie House, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Architectural River Cruise, Cloud Gate and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Bus Lafayette to Chicago from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 20m	10:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
8:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	9:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:55am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 20m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 10m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
8:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	9:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:55am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 10m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:55am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:55am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on September 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
10:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:55am	Lafayette Bus Stop	2h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	3h 15m	10:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $95	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$29 - $69	Average Duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lafayette to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lafayette, IN to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration2h 30m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure4:30am

Distance108 miles (173 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,462 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting that the bus ride was fast and comfortable as advertised. They appreciated the cleanliness of the bus, cool air conditioning throughout the journey, and found drivers to be friendly and professional.

FlixBus Lafayette Chicago recent customer reviews

i enjoy the ride,the bus was nice and clean and the air was cool all the way,the driver was very friendly and professional.

Beverly W.

September 18, 2024

The bus was 1 hour and 17 minutes late. It was supposed to pick me up at 9:45 and it finally came at 11:02. I called the company three times during that period and they couldn’t tell me where the bus was. I am very dissatisfied with this service that wasted so much of my time. Completely unacceptable.

Jason V.

December 14, 2023

Fast and comfortable. As advertised.

Bradley G.

June 28, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,248 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Lafayette Chicago recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the fact that I got to my destination safely, I didn’t enjoy the fact that this was my 13yo daughters’ first time riding & the driver was loudly being trained as well a intoxicated passenger having an argument with another passenger who asked him if he wanted to get shot for falling over on him which frightened my daughter & she was nervous the entire ride until they got off (before us). We normally drive & I wasn’t expecting that to be her first experience on a Greyhound travel bus so never again! At least not with her!

Fatima P.

July 2, 2025

Their bus to Chicago was terribly late. I was waiting in the cold with my luggage for my bus for around 50 minutes. Also, their onboard Wi-Fi did not work either.

Sebastian A.

November 29, 2019

Bus was more than 5 hr late, costumer service wasn't able to help or find solutions

Shahar Z.

June 21, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Lafayette to Chicago Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Lafayette to Chicago.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Lafayette to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Lafayette, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Chicago?

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lafayette, IN - Chicago

How far is Lafayette from Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/09

$22

09/10

$26

Today

$24

09/12

$25

09/13

$22

09/14

$25

09/15

$22

09/16

$22

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, IN to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 9, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $93 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-09-13.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lafayette to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lafayette to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lafayette, IN to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 30m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 24m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Lafayette, IN to Chicago

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Chicago.

Bus Lafayette, IN to Chicago: Trip Overview

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FlixBus Lafayette Chicago recent customer reviews

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Lafayette Chicago recent customer reviews

Lafayette to Chicago Bus

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lafayette, IN - Chicago

How far is Lafayette from Chicago?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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