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How to get fromEastern Illinois University to Purdue Universityby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastern Illinois University to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 1m
    $94–143

  2. Drive 121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eastern Illinois University to Purdue Universitycar car 121.5 mi
    2h 41m
    $23–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 12m
    $122–237

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 32m
    $139–271

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  • Distance: 262.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Eastern Illinois University, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Eastern Illinois University to Purdue University via Mattoon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eastern Illinois University to Purdue University via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 32m.

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