There are 8 ways to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 20m$29–52Bus via 95th
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 24m$21–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 29m$43–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway-MDW121.1 mi
2h 13mDrive 121.1 mi
- Drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 121.1 mi
2h 13m$23–32Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 35m$60–363Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
4h 3m$24–40Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 45m$34–241
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by foot, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue Memorial Union station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue Memorial Union station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Purdue Memorial Union and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 135 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Purdue Memorial Union, IN, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $15–24
- Adult
- $25–28
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1270+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purdue Memorial Union and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












