Bus Tickets from Chicago to Lafayette, LA

TodayJul 31
from $232
TomorrowAug 1
from $149
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: Lafayette Transit System
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lafayette
    Destination location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$102 - $358Average Duration1d 5h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$297 - $858Average Duration2d 3h
123kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$102Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$155
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance829 miles (1337 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Lafayette Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$118
07/30
$234
Today
$247
08/01
$141
08/02
No data
08/03
No data
08/04
$132
08/05
$124
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $118

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 $118 to $310 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 $124 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Lafayette, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Lafayette will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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