There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Gary, INbus
3h 40m$47–81Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwestcar 96.9 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 12m$72–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Gary, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Purdue University Northwest. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Purdue University and Purdue University Northwest is 104 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest, including transfers.
Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Purdue University Northwest, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Purdue University to Purdue University Northwest.
There are 145+ hotels available in Purdue University Northwest.