Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | TA Travel Center - Lafayette | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Lafayette Transit System | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lafayette Transit System | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Lafayette Transit System | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lafayette Transit System | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lafayette, LA to Chicago by bus
What is the travel distance from Lafayette to Chicago?
The distance between Lafayette and Chicago is around 1353 km (839 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lafayette to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at TA Travel Center - Lafayette, in Lafayette, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $184To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lafayette, LA to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $184 to $224 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $184 which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Lafayette, LA to Chicago?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
