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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Elgin to Lafayette. Traveling by bus from Elgin to Lafayette usually takes around 49 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 842 mi (1355 km) |
Shortest duration | 49h 40m |
Cheapest price | $244.17 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Elgin to Lafayette?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Elgin to Lafayette. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 1 | 2d 1h 40m | $260.57 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Elgin to Lafayette every day, with the average journey taking around 49 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lafayette usually start from $244.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 49 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 842 miles from Elgin to Lafayette. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Elgin to Lafayette. It leaves the station in Elgin at 5:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Elgin?
Main departure station: Shell Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Elgin.
All bus stations in Elgin:
Shell Station
Where does the bus arrive in Lafayette?
Main arrival station: 1701 N University Ave
All buses from Elgin arrive at one main station in Lafayette.
All bus stations in Lafayette:
1701 N University Ave
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