There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
3h 38m$61–79Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Arlington Heightscar 145.3 mi
2h 46m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 6m$43–90Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
4h 19m$36–231Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
5h 4m$36–66
Purdue University to Arlington Heights by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Arlington Heights station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Purdue University and Arlington Heights is 151 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Purdue University to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Arlington Heights is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–59
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $53–59
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Arlington Heights is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 6:43 PM in Purdue University and 5:43 PM in Arlington Heights.
Purdue University to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Arlington Heights is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Purdue University to Arlington Heights.
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