There are 5 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
5h 20m$48–69Drive 153.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Purdue Universitycar 153.8 mi
3h 1m$27–38Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 50m$94–144Train, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 5m$57–275Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 36m$79–105
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Rand/1586 N Rand and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Northwest Transportation Center, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Zurich to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Purdue University is 162 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Lake Zurich to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Purdue University via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 50m. 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
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Zurich to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Lake Zurich. It is currently 11:19 PM in Lake Zurich and 12:19 AM in Purdue University.
Lake Zurich to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Purdue University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Lake Zurich to Purdue University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Purdue University.