There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 49m$28–49Drive 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$39–84Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 27m$31–216Bus via O'Hare MMF Bay 9
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
4h 20m$61–80
Purdue University to Lake Michigan by foot and bus (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. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
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 126 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 which takes 3h 49m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Purdue University to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Purdue University to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak 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 which takes 3h 49m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 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
- $28–210
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
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
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union 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.