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

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There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Elgin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    4h 27m
    $59–76

  2. Drive  152.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Elgincar car 152.9 mi
    3h 4m
    $27–38

  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 33m
    $71–118

  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 - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 17m
    $35–240

  5. 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 - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 42m
    $537–892

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus Laffayette
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    5h 26m
    $35–66

Purdue University to Elgin by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 - Bus Stop D via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 4h 27m. 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 33m.

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