There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
4h 11m$35–65Drive 101 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 101 mi
1h 46m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
6h 35m$57–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Gary, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Purdue University and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 112 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.
Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 35m.
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Contact DetailsContact 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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 10:50 PM in Purdue University and 9:50 PM in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
There are 108+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.