There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Chinatown by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 32m$28–49Drive 120.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chinatowncar 120.2 mi
2h 10m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h$41–89Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 38m$34–231Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
4h 50m$35–67
Purdue University to Chinatown by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chinatown is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chinatown is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Michigan & Cermak via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Jackson & Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Cermak-Chinatown via Jackson-Red. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Purdue University and Chinatown is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chinatown without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Purdue University to Chinatown, including transfers.
Purdue University to Chinatown bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chinatown is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–58
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $52–58
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Chinatown bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chinatown is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:20 AM in Purdue University and 11:20 PM in Chinatown.
Purdue University to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chinatown is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Purdue University to Chinatown.
There are 1311+ hotels available in Chinatown.