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How to get fromPurdue University to Elkhartby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 26m
    $55–91

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Elkhartcar car 115.3 mi
    2h 41m
    $21–31

  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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 29m
    $58–136

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    7h 25m
    $29–61

Purdue University to Elkhart by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.

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