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How to get fromPurdue University to Elginby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Elgin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus Route 1
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 51m
    $60–80

  2. Drive 152.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Elgincar car 152.9 mi
    3h 4m
    $28–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    6h 34m
    $41–88

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 12m
    $33–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    4h 27m
    $59–76

  6. Bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lily Hall to Woodfield Mallbus bus 1-Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    5h 29m

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 42m
    $457–1,342

Purdue University to Elgin by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Pmu, ORD Airport, International Parking Lot D, Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Elgin via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m.

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