There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
3h 11m$25–45Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Station to Purdue Universitycar 120.4 mi
2h 13m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 42m$40–80Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 41m$38–266Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 25m$32–65
Grand Central Station to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Station station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Station station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Grand Central Station and Purdue University is 124 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University, including transfers.
Grand Central Station to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Grand Central Station to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Station to Purdue University is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Station, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Station to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Grand Central Station to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Station to Purdue University is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Grand Central Station to Purdue University.
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