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How to get fromChampaign to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 56m
    $32–79

  2. Drive 91.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Purdue Universitycar car 91.3 mi
    1h 42m
    $17–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 8m
    $74–162

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 12m
    $40–84

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    5h 54m
    $48–75

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  • Distance: 185.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 7h 8m.

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