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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 12m
    $30–53

  2. Drive  120.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Purdue Universitycar car 120.9 mi
    2h 29m
    $21–30

  3. Train

    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 53m
    $72–118

  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 49m
    $39–253

  5. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 352 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 Pace Harvey TC Bay Dbus bus 364
    3. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus bus 352
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 43m
    $23–33

Joliet to Purdue University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Purdue University via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Purdue University via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 43m.

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