There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 59m$60–121Drive 94.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Purdue Universitycar 94.8 mi
1h 42m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 53m$63–112Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 38m$56–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Purdue University is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Portage and Purdue University is 165 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Portage to Purdue University, including transfers.
Portage to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Purdue University via Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Purdue University via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
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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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- 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
Portage to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 10:30 AM in Portage and 11:30 AM in Purdue University.
Portage to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Purdue University is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Portage to Purdue University.
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