There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 47m$38–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 58m$69–136Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Purdue Universitycar 209.4 mi
3h 53m$39–56Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane MKE - LAF
5h 14m$58–403Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 38m$69–302Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 55m$582–1,012Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h 26m$487–1,381Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 21m$68–101
Milwaukee to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Purdue University is 213 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $410 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 4:14 AM in Milwaukee and 5:14 AM in Purdue University.
Milwaukee to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Purdue University is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Milwaukee to Purdue University.
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