There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
3h 4m$25–45Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineeringcar 119.9 mi
2h 12m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 35m$39–80Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 31m$38–266Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 29m$32–65
Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Purdue University College of Engineering. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Northwestern Ave & Stadium Ave via CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Purdue University College of Engineering station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and Purdue University College of Engineering is 124 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering, including transfers.
Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Purdue University College of Engineering, IN, USA?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
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(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
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Chicago to Purdue University College of Engineering.
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