There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Geneva by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
5h 34m$33–56Drive 148.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Genevacar 148.5 mi
3h 3m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
6h 33m$44–91Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
5h 20m$37–233Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
6h 9m$60–77
Purdue University to Geneva by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Geneva is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at 3rd St & James St via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Purdue University and Geneva is 162 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Purdue University to Geneva, including transfers.
Purdue University to Geneva bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Geneva is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Geneva via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to 3rd St & James St via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Geneva bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Geneva is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 4:44 AM in Purdue University and 3:44 AM in Geneva.
Purdue University to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Geneva is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Purdue University to Geneva.
There are 152+ hotels available in Geneva.







