There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 23m$43–63Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Purdue Universitycar 115.2 mi
2h 53m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 9m$134–216Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 56m$75–120
Illinois State University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Purdue University is 240 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois State University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 9m.
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-Normal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 23m. 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 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $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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Booking & Getting There
Illinois State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Illinois State University. It is currently 9:15 PM in Illinois State University and 10:15 PM in Purdue University.
Illinois State University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Purdue University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Illinois State University to Purdue University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Purdue University.