Driving from Chicago to Lafayette
Lafayette lies 1,351 km (839 mi) south of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chicago | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 70501–70598 |
Where to book car hire from Chicago to Lafayette
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Staying in Lafayette
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Common questions
How far is Lafayette from Chicago?
1,351 km (839 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago; by road roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lafayette by car?
About 18 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.