There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
3h 28m$91–489Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue Universitycar 121.2 mi
2h 18m$23–32Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 5m$36–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 17m$42–89Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 19m$29–52Line 330 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
7h 9m$60–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Purdue University121.2 mi
2h 18m
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University by subway, bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Purdue University is 235 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 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, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Purdue University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 10:44 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 11:44 AM in Purdue University.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Purdue University.
There are 49+ hotels available in Purdue University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Purdue University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










