There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
3h 54m$28–49Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chicagocar 121.4 mi
2h 12m$21–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 58m$68–116Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 33m$33–236Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
3h 57m$23–39Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 58m$415–838
Purdue University to Great Lakes by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington/Wabash via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Purdue University and Great Lakes is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes without a car is to bus via Chicago Union Station which takes 3h 54m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Purdue University to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes is to bus via Chicago Union Station which takes 3h 54m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Great Lakes is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Purdue University to Great Lakes.
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