There are 5 ways to get from Peru to Valparaiso by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
4h 53m$80–126Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peru to Valparaisocar 113.9 mi
2h 23m$21–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
6h 47m$51–84Train
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
5h 30m$86–130Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus ChicaGO Dash
7h 4m$48–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peru to Valparaiso is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Peru to Valparaiso is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Valparaiso via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Peru station to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Mendota Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Peru and Valparaiso is 149 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Peru to Valparaiso without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Peru to Valparaiso, including transfers.
Peru to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oglesby station.
Peru to Valparaiso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mendota Station.
The best way to get from Peru to Valparaiso is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Peru, IL, USA and Valparaiso, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Peru to Valparaiso via Oglesby and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Peru to Valparaiso via Mendota Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., Gary Metro Center, and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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More Questions & Answers
Peru to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Peru to Valparaiso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Valparaiso is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Peru to Valparaiso.
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