There are 4 ways to get from New Lenox to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 3m$29–52Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Lenox to Purdue Universitycar 115.1 mi
2h 16m$20–29Train
- Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 44m$71–117Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 48m$25–36
New Lenox to Purdue University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Lenox to Purdue University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New Lenox to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from New Lenox station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop B and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from New Lenox to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from New Lenox and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between New Lenox and Purdue University is 159 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Lenox to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from New Lenox to Purdue University, including transfers.
New Lenox to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
New Lenox to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from New Lenox station.
The best way to get from New Lenox to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between New Lenox, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from New Lenox to Purdue University via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from New Lenox to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from New Lenox to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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 Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New Lenox to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of New Lenox. It is currently 7:16 PM in New Lenox and 8:16 PM in Purdue University.
New Lenox to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Lenox to Purdue University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from New Lenox to Purdue University.
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