There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Libertyville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyvilletrain Md-N
5h 29m$30–53Drive 155.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Libertyvillecar 155.4 mi
3h$29–41Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyvilletrain Md-N
6h 33m$41–88Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Libertyvilletrain
5h 3m$38–225Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
6h 17m$61–78
Purdue University to Libertyville by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Libertyville is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Libertyville is to drive which takes 3h and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave via O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Des Plaines Metra Station, Golf Mill Station and Hawthorn Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Libertyville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Purdue University and Libertyville is 161 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Libertyville without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Purdue University to Libertyville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Libertyville bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Libertyville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Libertyville is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Libertyville, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Libertyville via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Edgebrook to Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Libertyville bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Libertyville is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:26 PM in Purdue University and 7:26 PM in Libertyville.
Purdue University to Libertyville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Libertyville is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Purdue University to Libertyville.
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