There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
3h 39m$61–79Drive 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 53m$34–79Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 27m$32–236Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 50m$28–49
Purdue University to Lake Michigan by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Dempster - Skokie CTA Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Purdue University and Lake Michigan is 157 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Purdue University to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan is to bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–75 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
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $30–75
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Purdue University to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Lake Michigan is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Purdue University to Lake Michigan.