There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
3h 36m$25–46Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
3h 42m$20–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 40m$66–111Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Chicago Union Stationcar 121.9 mi
2h 13m$21–31Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 41m$33–236
Purdue University to Chicago Union Station by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Purdue University and Chicago Union Station is 125 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Purdue University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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Contact 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
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Contact 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:22 AM in Purdue University and 10:22 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chicago Union Station is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue University to Chicago Union Station.
There are 1309+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.