There are 5 ways to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 43m$28–51Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downers Grove to Purdue Universitycar 131.4 mi
2h 30m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 24m$70–116Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 9m$39–253Line 322 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
6h 23m$26–42
Downers Grove to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Main St & Ogden Ave and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Purdue University is 145 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Yorktown Center station.
Downers Grove to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 322 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 23m.
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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to Purdue University via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- 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
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
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Downers Grove to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 4:08 AM in Downers Grove and 5:08 AM in Purdue University.
Downers Grove to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Purdue University is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Downers Grove to Purdue University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Purdue University.