There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo Grove 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
6h 14m$45–93Drive 147.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo Grove to Purdue Universitycar 147.2 mi
2h 51m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 20m$58–79Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 50m$41–270Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 35m$32–59
Buffalo Grove to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Buffalo Grove and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Des Plaines Metra Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Purdue University is 152 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University, including transfers.
Buffalo Grove to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Buffalo Grove to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, 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 $35–80 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 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
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
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $29–50
- Adult
- $50–55
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Grove to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Buffalo Grove. It is currently 2:22 PM in Buffalo Grove and 3:22 PM in Purdue University.
Buffalo Grove to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Grove to Purdue University is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Buffalo Grove to Purdue University.
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