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How to get fromJoliet to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 31m
    $48–105

  2. Drive 120.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Purdue Universitycar car 120.9 mi
    2h 29m
    $23–32

  3. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $33–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 50m
    $44–273

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 55m
    $45–91

  6. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 33m
    $38–72

Joliet to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Purdue University via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 47m.

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