Coach Chicago to Lafayette, LA from £104

Which bus from Chicago to Lafayette, LA is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Lafayette, LA. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£133

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

£148

Monday

Tuesday

£133

Wednesday

£145

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 5m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	08:15	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 23:10:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Greyhound US	27h 55m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 23:10:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 55m
Greyhound US	28h 15m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 22:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 15m
Greyhound US	26h 55m	22:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	01:25	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 22:30:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 55m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	22:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	21:10	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 22:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 30m	09:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	08:15	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 09:45:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
FlixBus	23h 20m	09:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	09:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 09:45:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
Greyhound US	28h 15m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £150 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 15m
Greyhound US	27h 55m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 23:10:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £150 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 55m
Greyhound US	33h 5m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	08:15	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 23:10:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £157 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 20m	09:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	09:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 09:45:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
FlixBus	22h 30m	09:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	08:15	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 09:45:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	22:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	21:10	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 22:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Greyhound US	28h 15m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 22:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 15m
Greyhound US	27h 55m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 23:10:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 40m	22:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	21:10	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:30:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Greyhound US	28h 15m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:50:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 15m
Greyhound US	27h 55m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	03:05	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	Economy	£145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 23:10:00 to Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 55m
Greyhound US	26h 55m	22:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	01:25	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:30:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 55m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	23:10	Chicago	Union Station	10:05	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	Economy	£148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 23:10:00 to TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Lafayette, LA is £104 on 05/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Lafayette, LA?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Lafayette, LA. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Chicago to Lafayette, LA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Chicago and Lafayette, LA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 coaches from Chicago to Lafayette, LA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Lafayette, LA, with 9 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Lafayette, LA bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel daily 7 times by bus from Chicago to Lafayette, LA in one click. Book your Chicago to Lafayette, LA bus ticket starting from £104!

Cheapest Bus	£104
Fastest Bus	22h 30m
Earliest Coach	10:00
Latest Coach	23:10
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	1,353.7 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

Every day, 7 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for Lafayette, LA. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£133

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£148

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£133

Wednesday 24/12

£145

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£153

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£132

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£108

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

£104

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Lafayette, LA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Lafayette, LA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £108, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Lafayette, LA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £145.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Lafayette, LA, with £133. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £133.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Lafayette, LA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Chicago to Lafayette, LA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chicago to Lafayette, LA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Chicago to Lafayette, LA are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Lafayette, LA

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Lafayette, LA. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Bus Stop

Lee Ave 100

TA Travel Center

N University Ave 1701

Cameron Street & Alley Five Bus Stop

Cameron St 2405

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Lafayette, LA

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Lafayette, LA. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Lafayette, LA bus

How much does a Chicago Lafayette, LA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Lafayette, LA bus trip is available from £104 and takes 33h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £104 to £182. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Lafayette, LA.

How many connections are available for the Chicago Lafayette, LA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Lafayette, LA is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lafayette, LA from Chicago take?

The quickest coach from Chicago to Lafayette, LA is provided by FlixBus and takes 22h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £148. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

The earliest bus to Lafayette, LA departs from Chicago at 10:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

The latest bus to Lafayette, LA departs from Chicago at 23:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chicago Lafayette, LA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Lafayette, LA can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lafayette, LA?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Lafayette, LA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Lafayette, LA from Chicago?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chicago Lafayette, LA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Lafayette, LA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Lafayette, LA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Chicago and Lafayette, LA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Lafayette, LA?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Chicago and Lafayette, LA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Lafayette, LA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Lafayette, LA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Lafayette, LA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!