There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- 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 / ...
3h 51m$59–75Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Northwestern Universitycar 134.9 mi
2h 35m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 14m$41–89Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
5h 17m$34–62
Purdue University to Northwestern University by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Davis CTA Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Purdue University and Northwestern University is 157 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Northwestern University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Davis CTA Station in around 3h 51m. 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.
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 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
- 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 Northwestern University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:36 AM in Purdue University and 11:36 PM in Northwestern University.
Purdue University to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Northwestern University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Purdue University to Northwestern University.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Northwestern University.