There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Calvin College by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
best- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Calvin Collegetaxi
5h 21m$271–351Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Calvin Collegecar 210.3 mi
4h 6m$39–56Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 7mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 10m$163–263Fly Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAF - GRR
8h 27m$50–315Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus
9h 12m$51–102
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Calvin College is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Calvin College is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Calvin College. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at MLK/Fuller via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Calvin College station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Purdue University and Calvin College is 301 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Calvin College without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Purdue University to Calvin College, including transfers.
Purdue University to Calvin College bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Calvin College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Calvin College is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 10h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $320 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Calvin College, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Calvin College via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Rapid Central Station, and MLK/Fuller in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Calvin College via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Rapid Central Station, and MLK/Fuller in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Calvin College bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Calvin College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Calvin College is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Purdue University to Calvin College.
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