There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Champaign by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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 Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 42m$33–76Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Champaigncar 91.3 mi
1h 42m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
8h 12m$61–146Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 14m$49–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 14m$38–76
Purdue University to Champaign by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Purdue University and Champaign is 187 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Purdue University to Champaign, including transfers.
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Champaign-Urbana via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 12m.
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:23 PM in Purdue University and 10:23 PM in Champaign.
Purdue University to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Champaign is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Purdue University to Champaign.
There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.