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Downers Grove to Purdue University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downers Grove and Purdue University takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Downers Grove to Purdue University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
$35
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Downers Grove to Purdue University bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Downers Grove and Purdue University. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Purdue University at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Yorktown Center and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus5h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus5h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus5h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus5h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus5h 10m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Amtrak ThruwayCityBus16h 6m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 150.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to Purdue University via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 27m.

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