There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 19m$55–91Drive 127.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Saint Josephcar 127.7 mi
2h 45m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 23m$64–141Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 37m$63–107
Purdue University to Saint Joseph by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Purdue University and Saint Joseph is 222 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Purdue University to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Saint Joseph is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Saint Joseph is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Purdue University to Saint Joseph.
There are 119+ hotels available in Saint Joseph.