There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 30m$42–89Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Purdue Universitycar 133.9 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus via Lily Hall
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hallbus 1-Southbound
6h 8mSubway, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 21m$40–271Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord / ...
6h 27m$57–78
Northwestern University to Purdue University by foot, subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Davis CTA Station and arriving at Lily Hall via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Purdue University is 139 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Northwestern University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Lily Hall, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hall once a week, and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Lily Hall station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 12:04 AM in Northwestern University and 1:04 AM in Purdue University.
Northwestern University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Purdue University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Northwestern University to Purdue University.
There are 50+ hotels available in Purdue University.