There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 5m$29–52Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Purdue Universitycar 138.8 mi
2h 42m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 36m$41–87Train, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 56m$38–272Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 56m$61–84
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Burlington Ave. and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Naperville and Purdue University is 152 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Naperville to Purdue University, including transfers.
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Naperville to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville 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 36m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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 30m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 2:14 PM in Naperville and 3:14 PM in Purdue University.
Naperville to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Purdue University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Naperville to Purdue University.
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