There are 5 ways to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Chicago Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h 46m$18–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 42m$35–80Drive 121.3 mi
- Drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Stationcar 121.3 mi
2h 11m$23–32Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 29m$32–226Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
3h 17m$19–40
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Purdue Memorial Union and Chicago Union Station is 123 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 2h 46m and costs $18 - $35.
The bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 2h 46m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Purdue Memorial Union, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. 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
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago Union Station.
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