There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 3m$41–95Drive 113.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Purdue Universitycar 113.3 mi
2h 48m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 48m$76–162Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 51m$75–120
Bloomington to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Purdue University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Bloomington and Purdue University is 238 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bloomington to Purdue University, including transfers.
Bloomington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 4:15 AM in Bloomington and 5:15 AM in Purdue University.
Bloomington to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Purdue University is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bloomington to Purdue University.
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