There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by shuttle, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 53m$78–363Drive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 121.7 mi
2h 14m$23–33Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 57m$34–241Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 18m$30–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 22m$41–89Bus, line 330 bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlembus 330
4h 55m$62–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Purdue University to Chicago Midway-MDW121.7 mi
2h 14m
Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by foot, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Purdue University and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 234 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
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
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Purdue University to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:53 AM in Purdue University and 10:53 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Purdue University to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
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