There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to DePaul University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
4h 18m$61–80Drive 125.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to DePaul Universitycar 125.3 mi
2h 19m$23–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 19m$68–116Fly, subway
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the subway from Lake to Fullertonsubway
3h 53m$35–241Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
4h 27m$28–49
Purdue University to DePaul University by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to DePaul University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to DePaul University is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to DePaul University. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to DePaul University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Fullerton via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Purdue University and DePaul University is 165 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to DePaul University without a car is to bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 which takes 4h 18m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Purdue University to DePaul University, including transfers.
Purdue University to DePaul University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to DePaul University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to DePaul University is to bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 which takes 4h 18m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and DePaul University, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to DePaul University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, Davis, and Fullerton in around 4h 18m. 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 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Lake to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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 9 to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to DePaul University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
DePaul University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:14 AM in Purdue University and 10:14 AM in DePaul University.
Purdue University to DePaul University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to DePaul University is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Purdue University to DePaul University.
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