Bus Tickets from Lafayette, LA to Chicago

TodayJul 31
from $159
TomorrowAug 1
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $164
MonAug 4
from $149
TueAug 5
from $159
WedAug 6
from $123
ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette Transit System
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: TA Travel Center - Lafayette
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$97 - $377Average Duration1d 7h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$239 - $821Average Duration1d 16h
123kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Lafayette to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lafayette, LA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$158
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance839 miles (1353 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Lafayette to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Lafayette to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/29
No data
07/30
$263
Today
$151
08/01
No data
08/02
$113
08/03
$156
08/04
$142
08/05
$161
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette, LA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $113

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 $113 to $310 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 $113 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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