There are 3 ways to get from Michigan City to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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 11th Street to Garytrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
4h 38m$25–38Drive 90.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan City to Purdue Universitycar 90.7 mi
2h 10m$16–23Train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 9m$79–128
Michigan City to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Purdue University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Harold Washington Library and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Michigan City and Purdue University is 133 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Michigan City to Purdue University, including transfers.
Michigan City to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 1:31 PM in Michigan City and 2:31 PM in Purdue University.
Michigan City to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Purdue University is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Michigan City to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from 11th Street to Purdue University via Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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