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How to get fromPurdue University to DeKalbby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to DeKalb by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 20m
    $35–66

  2. Drive 173 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to DeKalbcar car 173 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 24m
    $51–100

  4. Shuttle, subway, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    9h 5m
    $40–80

Purdue University to DeKalb by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Dekalb via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 24m.

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