There are 5 ways to get from Lombard to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 26m$73–119Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Purdue Universitycar 134.8 mi
2h 35m$25–36Line 313 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus 313
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 49m$30–53Train, fly
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 37m$37–251Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
7h 23m$60–82
Lombard to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Westmore-Meyers/Washington and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Lombard and Purdue University is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lombard to Purdue University, including transfers.
Lombard to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Westmore-Meyers/Washington station.
Lombard to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 313 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Lombard, 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Purdue University via Lake St & Austin Blvd, 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 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & Austin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- 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
Lombard to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lake St & Austin Blvd station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 4:21 PM in Lombard and 5:21 PM in Purdue University.
Lombard to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Purdue University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lombard to Purdue University.
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