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How to get fromIllinois State University to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 10m

  2. Drive 115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Purdue Universitycar car 115.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 6m
    $76–162

  4. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    7h 23m
    $58–93

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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Purdue University via Bloomington, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Purdue University via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 6m.

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