There are 5 ways to get from DePaul University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 36m$26–48Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from DePaul University to Purdue Universitycar 124.7 mi
2h 19m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 7m$38–84Subway, 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 51m$40–271Bus 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)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 19m 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 36m.
No, there is no direct train from DePaul University station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between DePaul University and Purdue University is 128 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from DePaul University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 36m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 7m.
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 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Fullerton to Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
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 8:32 PM in DePaul University and 9:32 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 19m to drive from DePaul University to Purdue University.
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