How much is the bus ticket from Lafayette to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lafayette to Chicago start from MAD 1,023. The average price for this route is around MAD 2,092. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Lafayette to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Lafayette to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1347 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Lafayette to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lafayette to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Lafayette to Chicago at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago?

A bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago generates an estimated 33.65895 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Lafayette to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87532 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lafayette to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lafayette to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lafayette to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lafayette to Chicago from MAD 1,022 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Chicago on April 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 11h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:35am	Lafayette Transit System	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:25pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 6h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 9h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:31 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 1,023, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1347 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 1,023 - MAD 3,822	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 1,881 - MAD 3,026	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 123kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Chicago?

Stops in Lafayette

A
TA Travel Center - Lafayette
1701 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
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B
Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station
100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
C
Lafayette Bus Stop
2405 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,539 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Los Limousines

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Lafayette to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lafayette to Chicago start from MAD 1,023. The average price for this route is around MAD 2,092. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lafayette to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Lafayette to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1347 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Lafayette to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lafayette to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Lafayette to Chicago at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago?
A bus trip from Lafayette to Chicago generates an estimated 33.65895 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lafayette to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87532 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lafayette to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lafayette to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lafayette to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04-16

MAD 2,327

04-17

MAD 2,572

Today

MAD 2,487

04-19

MAD 1,296

04-20

MAD 1,083

04-21

No data

04-22

No data

04-23

MAD 1,111

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of MAD 1,083

To 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 MAD 1,083 to MAD 2,889 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 MAD 1,083 which is on 2026-04-20.