There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 22m$28–49Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Navy Piercar 122.5 mi
2h 19m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 26m$39–84Fly, line 29 bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from State & E. Wacker to Navy Pier Terminalbus
3h 53m$34–219Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 6m$36–65
Purdue University to Navy Pier by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Navy Pier. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Navy Pier Terminal via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Navy Pier station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Purdue University and Navy Pier is 129 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier, including transfers.
Purdue University to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Navy Pier is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Navy Pier, IL, 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & E. Wacker to Navy Pier Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–58
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $52–58
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Navy Pier is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Purdue University to Navy Pier.
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