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How to get fromMichigan City to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 5m
    $49–95

  2. Drive 90.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Purdue Universitycar car 90.7 mi
    2h 10m
    $17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    $36–65

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 49m
    $42–76

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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 5m.

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