There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 14m$38–94Drive 132.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkeley to Purdue Universitycar 132.6 mi
2h 28m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
5h 48m$57–78Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 21m$35–249Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 3m$31–58
Berkeley to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Berkeley and Purdue University is 139 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Berkeley to Purdue University, including transfers.
Berkeley to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Berkeley to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Berkeley, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 3h 1m. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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Booking & Getting There
Berkeley to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Berkeley. It is currently 6:07 PM in Berkeley and 7:07 PM in Purdue University.
Berkeley to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Purdue University is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Berkeley to Purdue University.
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