What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lafayette?

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

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.

Bus Chicago to Lafayette from $185 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lafayette on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 55m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	Cheapest
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 20m	9:05am	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 40m	9:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	8:15am	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:35 PM 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 $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1338 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$125 - $530	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$448 - $1,801	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 123kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lafayette?

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

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lafayette?
The distance between Chicago and Lafayette is around 1353 km (839 miles).
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

11-17

$241

11-18

$281

Today

$212

11-20

$341

11-21

No data

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

11-24

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 $488 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 $341 which is on 2025-11-20.