There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
5h 42m$123–157Drive 192.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Lake Genevacar 192.3 mi
3h 48m$36–51Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
7h 42m$102–164Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 14m$97–300Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
6h 36m$132–175Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
7h 11m$99–144
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Milwaukee, WI - Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Purdue University and Lake Geneva is 210 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva, including transfers.
Purdue University to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Lake Geneva is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Lake Geneva via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fox Lake in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Lake Geneva via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 6h 36m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Des Plaines to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Des Plaines to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–59
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $53–59
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Lake Geneva is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:42 AM in Purdue University and 7:42 AM in Lake Geneva.
Purdue University to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Lake Geneva is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Purdue University to Lake Geneva.
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