There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Bus via O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
best- Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound
3h 39m$45–67Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chicagocar 121.4 mi
2h 12m$23–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 53m$39–84Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 27m$31–216Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 49m$28–49Shuttle 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 57m$455–1,338
Purdue University to Great Lakes by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Lily Hall and arriving at O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Purdue University and Great Lakes is 158 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 O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Purdue University to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Purdue University to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Lily Hall 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 O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures once a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures 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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