There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
3h 51m$28–49Drive 122.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arenacar 122.4 mi
2h 13m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 3m$66–111Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 52m$33–236Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 1m$33–62
Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Harrison & Racine via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Clinton & Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Credit Union 1 Arena station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Purdue University and Credit Union 1 Arena is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena, including transfers.
Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Credit Union 1 Arena, 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
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(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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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue University to Credit Union 1 Arena.
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