Trains from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL

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from $43
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $43
Train Lafayette to Chicago: Trip Overview

Train Lafayette to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average train trip duration3h 24m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:36 AM
Distance108 miles (174 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Lafayette Chicago recent customer reviews

It was about 45 minutes late and I had to wait in the cold and the driver wasn’t very pleasant.

Kaitlyn C.January 14, 2023
US train company: Brightline

Lafayette to Chicago Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:36AM
Minimum Price$43
Average Ticket Price$33
Minimum Trip Duration3h24m
Average Train Trip Duration3h24m
Distance108 miles (174 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lafayette - Chicago

The average train ticket price from Lafayette to Chicago is $33. The best way to find train tickets from Lafayette to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Lafayette and Chicago is around 3h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 109 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Lafayette to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lafayette to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Lafayette to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Chicago, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lafayette and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Lafayette and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Lafayette to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2h 25mAvg Price$34Daily Departures27
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 24mAvg Price$33Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Lafayette and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $33 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Lafayette to Chicago in about 2h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Lafayette by train?

Train from Chicago to Lafayette

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