There are 4 ways to get from Auburn to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 27m$91–146Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Purdue Universitycar 136.8 mi
2h 37m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 58m$98–211Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
7h 52m$97–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Auburn and Purdue University is 293 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Purdue University without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Auburn to Purdue University, including transfers.
Auburn to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Auburn to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Purdue University is to bus via Chicago which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Auburn, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Auburn to Purdue University via Waterloo Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auburn to Purdue University via Waterloo Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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More Questions & Answers
Auburn to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Auburn to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Purdue University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Auburn to Purdue University.
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