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

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

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  1. Bus via Madison & Canal (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    4h 42m
    $31–54

  2. Drive 133.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Purdue Universitycar car 133.1 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–36

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 13m
    $43–89

  4. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 52m
    $41–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Ord
    6h 19m
    $59–80

Elmhurst to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, 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.

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