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How to get fromPurdue University to Eastern Illinois Universityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Eastern Illinois University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $93–144

  2. Drive 121.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Eastern Illinois Universitycar car 121.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $23–33

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 13m
    $121–241

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    8h 44m
    $136–272

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  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Eastern Illinois University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Eastern Illinois University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 8h 44m.

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