There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Illinois by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 36m$25–46Drive 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 40m$36–81Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 29m$31–216Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
4h 42m$33–62
Purdue University to Illinois by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Illinois is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Illinois is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Purdue University and Illinois is 125 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Purdue University to Illinois, including transfers.
Purdue University to Illinois bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Illinois is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Illinois, 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 $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
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)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–58
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $52–58
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Illinois bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 10:19 AM in Purdue University and 9:19 AM in Illinois.
Purdue University to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Illinois is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Purdue University to Illinois.
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