There are 6 ways to get from Calvin College to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
9h 14mDrive 210.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Calvin College to Purdue Universitycar 210.7 mi
4h 6m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 55m$163–263Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Calvin College to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 15m$228–334Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
9h 28mFly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRR - LAF
7h 2m$50–325
Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calvin College to Purdue University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Calvin College to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Calvin College to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from MLK/Fuller and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Calvin College station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Calvin College and Purdue University is 319 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Calvin College to Purdue University, including transfers.
Calvin College to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Calvin College to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Purdue University is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $330 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Calvin College, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Calvin College to Purdue University via MLK/Fuller, Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calvin College to Purdue University via MLK/Fuller, Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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Booking & Getting There
Calvin College to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Calvin College to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calvin College to Purdue University is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Calvin College to Purdue University.
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