Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lafayette, IN | Chicago, IL (West side of Desplaines Street, under the freeway, between Congress Parkway and Tilden Street. Look for a sign that says bus stand) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lafayette, IN | ORD Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lafayette, IN | Chicago, IL (West side of Desplaines Street, under the freeway, between Congress Parkway and Tilden Street. Look for a sign that says bus stand) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | CityBus Center: BUS215 | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | CityBus Center: BUS215 | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
Get from West Lafayette to Chicago
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
1bus per day
3hAverage Duration
174 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
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US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from West Lafayette to Chicago by bus
What is the distance between West Lafayette and Chicago?
The distance between West Lafayette and Chicago is around 170 km (106 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-16
$58
11-17
$58
Today
$58
11-19
No data
11-20
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11-21
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11-22
$58
11-23
$58
The cheapest trip from West Lafayette to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from West Lafayette to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $58 for a bus ticket from West Lafayette to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-22.
