There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
6h 20mDrive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Purdue Universitycar 115.3 mi
2h 40m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 47m$121–195Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus South Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
8h 48m$72–193
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Bus Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Elkhart and Purdue University is 230 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Elkhart to Purdue University, including transfers.
Elkhart to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to bus via Chicago which takes 6h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $20–30
- 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
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Elkhart to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Purdue University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Elkhart to Purdue University.
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