The cheapest and fastest trains from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lafayette, IN for Chicago, IL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 172 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL
Trains from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 07:36 |
Last train 17:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lafayette, IN and Chicago, IL from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lafayette, IN to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lafayette, IN and Chicago, IL
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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