There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Oswego by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 330 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 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus 330
5h 22m$79–100Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Oswegocar 136.1 mi
3h 11m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
6h 33m$57–107Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 35m$53–252Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
6h 39m$51–79
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Oswego is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Oswego is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Oswego station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Oswego. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Purdue University and Oswego is 186 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Oswego without a car is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Purdue University to Oswego, including transfers.
Purdue University to Oswego bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Oswego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Oswego is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Oswego, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Oswego via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, LaGrange Road, and Aurora in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Oswego via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Aurora in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
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
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Oswego bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Oswego is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:04 AM in Purdue University and 1:04 AM in Oswego.
Purdue University to Oswego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Oswego is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Purdue University to Oswego.
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