There are 5 ways to get from Highland Park to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 29m$44–90Drive 147 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highland Park to Purdue Universitycar 147 mi
2h 43m$27–39Line 213 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 15m$29–52Train, fly
- Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 36m$43–272Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
7h 11m$59–82
Highland Park to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to Purdue University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Highland Park to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Highland Park and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Highland Park and Purdue University is 147 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Highland Park to Purdue University, including transfers.
Highland Park to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd station.
Highland Park to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Highland Park to Purdue University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Purdue University via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Highland Park to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Highland Park to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Highland Park. It is currently 2:35 AM in Highland Park and 3:35 AM in Purdue University.
Highland Park to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to Purdue University is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Highland Park to Purdue University.
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