There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Aurora by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 17m$30–53Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Auroracar 145.8 mi
2h 57m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
6h 21m$41–88Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 23m$37–233Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
7h 37m$62–81
Purdue University to Aurora by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Lake St & Spruce St via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 and Geneva Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Purdue University and Aurora is 162 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Aurora without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Purdue University to Aurora, including transfers.
Purdue University to Aurora bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Aurora via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Lake St & Spruce St via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva Metra in around 7h 37m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Aurora bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Aurora is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:21 AM in Purdue University and 11:21 PM in Aurora.
Purdue University to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Aurora is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Purdue University to Aurora.
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