There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
4h 18m$60–77Drive 132 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Elmhurstcar 132 mi
2h 34m$25–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 56m$43–89Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
5h 44m$35–64
Purdue University to Elmhurst by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at 1st St & York St via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Lake St & Mannheim Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Elmhurst via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Purdue University and Elmhurst is 154 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Purdue University to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Elmhurst is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Elmhurst, 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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [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
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–59
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $53–59
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Elmhurst is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:55 AM in Purdue University and 10:55 AM in Elmhurst.
Purdue University to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Elmhurst is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Purdue University to Elmhurst.
There are 437+ hotels available in Elmhurst.




