There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Purdue University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
2h 56m$38–266Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Purdue Universitycar 134.6 mi
2h 33m$25–36Bus via Lily Hall
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hallbus 1-Southbound
5h 6m$42–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 16m$38–86Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- 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
4h 45m$452–1,345Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord / ...
5h 25m$57–77
O'Hare to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave and arriving at Lily Hall via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between O'Hare and Purdue University is 126 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Purdue University without a car is to bus via Lily Hall which takes 5h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from O'Hare to Purdue University, including transfers.
O'Hare to Purdue University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
O'Hare to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Purdue University is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Lily Hall, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hall once a week. Tickets cost $40–60 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lily Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- 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
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
O'Hare to Purdue University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Lily Hall station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 8:36 PM in O'Hare and 9:36 PM in Purdue University.
O'Hare to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Purdue University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from O'Hare to Purdue University.
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