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How to get fromPurdue University to Illinois State Universityby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Des Plaines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus 2-Southbound / ...
    7h 1m
    $102–131

  2. Drive 115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Illinois State Universitycar car 115.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 57m
    $76–166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 5m
    $42–101

Purdue University to Illinois State University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Watterson Commons in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Illinois State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 7h 57m.

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