There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 18m$102–131Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Illinois State Universitycar 115.2 mi
2h 53m$19–28Bus, train via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h$85–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 58m$131–221Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 54m$90–156
Purdue University to Illinois State University by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Purdue University and Illinois State University is 274 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Illinois State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Multi-Modal Facility, and Watterson Commons in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Illinois State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
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
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Illinois State University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 4:09 PM in Purdue University and 3:09 PM in Illinois State University.
Purdue University to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Illinois State University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Purdue University to Illinois State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Illinois State University.