There are 4 ways to get from Chesterton to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 53m$46–76Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to Purdue Universitycar 91.3 mi
2h 8m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 2m$55–104Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 44m$54–90
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterton to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterton to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Dune Park and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Chesterton and Purdue University is 173 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chesterton to Purdue University, including transfers.
Chesterton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.
Chesterton to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Dune Park station.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Purdue University via Dune Park, Gary, Gary, IN, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Purdue University via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chesterton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Chesterton. It is currently 4:24 PM in Chesterton and 5:24 PM in Purdue University.
Chesterton to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Purdue University is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Chesterton to Purdue University.
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