There are 4 ways to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 48m$41–99Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue Universitycar 100.8 mi
1h 46m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 56m$57–105Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 41m$50–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Dune Park and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Purdue University is 171 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University, including transfers.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Dune Park station.
The best way to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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)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
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. It is currently 9:40 PM in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 10:40 PM in Purdue University.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Purdue University.
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