There are 5 ways to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 5m$43–89Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Park Ridge to Purdue Universitycar 135.3 mi
2h 32m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
5h 53m$58–78Line 290 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 10m$40–268Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
4h 53m$34–67
Park Ridge to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Busse Hwy & Greenwood Ave and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Des Plaines Metra Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Park Ridge and Purdue University is 137 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University, including transfers.
Park Ridge to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Park Ridge to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Park Ridge, 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, 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
- $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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Park Ridge to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Park Ridge. It is currently 2:37 AM in Park Ridge and 3:37 AM in Purdue University.
Park Ridge to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Purdue University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Park Ridge to Purdue University.
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