There are 4 ways to get from Grayslake to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
5h 30m$26–43Train
- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 57m$72–118Drive 161.5 mi
- Drive from Grayslake to Purdue Universitycar 161.5 mi
3h 11m$28–40Train, fly
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 18m$39–255
Grayslake to Purdue University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grayslake to Purdue University is to train and bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Grayslake to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Grayslake to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Grayslake and Purdue University is 166 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grayslake to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Grayslake to Purdue University, including transfers.
Grayslake to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Grayslake. It is currently 8:43 AM in Grayslake and 9:43 AM in Purdue University.
Grayslake to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayslake to Purdue University is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Grayslake to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Grayslake 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 57m.
- 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 Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- 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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