There are 5 ways to get from DePaul University to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
4h 40m$22–38Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
4h 59m$20–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 3m$68–116Drive 124.4 mi
- Drive from DePaul University to Purdue Universitycar 124.4 mi
2h 20m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Fullerton to Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 47m$36–251
DePaul University to Purdue University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from DePaul University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Fullerton & Sheffield and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Bus Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from DePaul University to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between DePaul University and Purdue University is 129 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.
The best way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from DePaul University to Purdue University, including transfers.
DePaul University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
DePaul University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between DePaul University, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Fullerton to Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
DePaul University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of DePaul University. It is currently 9:46 PM in DePaul University and 10:46 PM in Purdue University.
DePaul University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between DePaul University to Purdue University is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from DePaul University to Purdue University.
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