There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
4h 48m$99–135Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Downers Grovecar 130.9 mi
2h 36m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 55m$40–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain Bnsf
4h 51m$29–52
Purdue University to Downers Grove by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Ogden Ave / Main St via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Purdue University and Downers Grove is 160 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Purdue University to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Downers Grove is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. 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.
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
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
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Downers Grove is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 10:00 PM in Purdue University and 9:00 PM in Downers Grove.
Purdue University to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Downers Grove is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Purdue University to Downers Grove.
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