There are 5 ways to get from La Grange to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 4m$40–86Drive 124.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Grange to Purdue Universitycar 124.1 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 9m$57–78Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 42m$40–269Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 24m$31–58
La Grange to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Grange to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from La Grange to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Grange to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from La Grange/47th and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from La Grange to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from LaGrange Road and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between La Grange and Purdue University is 137 miles. The road distance is 124.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Grange to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from La Grange to Purdue University, including transfers.
La Grange to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
La Grange to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from La Grange to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between La Grange, Cook County, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $29–50
- Adult
- $50–55
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More Questions & Answers
La Grange to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of La Grange. It is currently 9:55 AM in La Grange and 10:55 AM in Purdue University.
La Grange to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Grange to Purdue University is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from La Grange to Purdue University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Purdue University.