There are 5 ways to get from DePaul University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 29m$26–48Drive 124.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from DePaul University to Purdue Universitycar 124.4 mi
2h 20m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 4m$68–116Subway, 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$36–251Bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
7h 35m$60–84
DePaul University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $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 $22 - $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 Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
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 4m.
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 29m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from DePaul University to Purdue University, including transfers.
DePaul University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union 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 29m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between DePaul University, IL, USA and Purdue University, 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 20m. 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 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
- $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
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 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
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
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Booking & Getting There
DePaul University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of DePaul University. It is currently 6:55 PM in DePaul University and 7:55 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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