There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 55m$34–51Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Purdue Universitycar 91.3 mi
1h 42m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 8m$137–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 7m$63–98Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
6h 35m$39–58
Champaign to Purdue University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Purdue University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Champaign and Purdue University is 187 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Champaign to Purdue University, including transfers.
Champaign to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 8m.
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 Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 55m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- 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
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:34 AM in Champaign and 1:34 AM in Purdue University.
Champaign to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Purdue University is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Champaign to Purdue University.
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