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How to get fromNotre Dame to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 1m
    $68–121

  2. Drive 111.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Purdue Universitycar car 111.9 mi
    2h 22m
    $21–30

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 46m
    $80–156

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    7h 30m
    $59–108

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 1m
    $72–123

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  • Distance: 211.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Purdue University via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Purdue University via South Bend Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 46m.

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