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How to get fromDowners Grove to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 21m
    $40–86

  2. Drive 131.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Purdue Universitycar car 131.4 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    6h 24m

  4. Line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 17m
    $44–273

  5. Bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 8

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Ord / ...
    6h 44m
    $61–83

Downers Grove to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ogden Ave / Main St to Purdue University via Naperville, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 24m.

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