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How to get fromArlington Heights to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 24m
    $44–90

  2. Drive 144.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Purdue Universitycar car 144.4 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Ord
    6h 1m
    $58–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 46m
    $42–271

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    5h 9m
    $33–62

Arlington Heights to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Purdue University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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