There are 5 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Lily Hallbus 1-Southbound
4h 44mDrive 153.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Purdue Universitycar 153.7 mi
3h 1m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 47m$64–114Train, 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 9m$62–295Bus via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord / ...
6h 17m$80–106
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Lily Hall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
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 47m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Purdue University is 161 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Lake Zurich to Purdue University, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Purdue University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from Woodfield Mall 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 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Lily Hall once a week, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, 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 47m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Lily Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Zurich to Purdue University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Lily Hall station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Lake Zurich. It is currently 9:30 AM in Lake Zurich and 10:30 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.
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