There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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 via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
best- 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$49–74Drive 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$81–166Train, 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$43–86Bus
- 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
6h 41m$33–81
Purdue University to Champaign by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Airport and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 208 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Champaign without a car is to bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND) which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Purdue University to Champaign, including transfers.
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive 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 via Indianapolis Airport (IND) which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 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 Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 14m. 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.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Champaign is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:56 PM in Purdue University and 7:56 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 56+ hotels available in Champaign.







