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How to get fromPurdue University to Six Flags Great Americaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Six Flags Great America by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    6h 58m
    $34–59

  2. Drive 162.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Six Flags Great Americacar car 162.1 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 10m
    $45–94

  4. Bus, line 208 bus, line 272 bus, line 574 bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 208
    4. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    5. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus bus 574
    8h 6m
    $62–79

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Map of how to get from Purdue University to Six Flags Great America.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Six Flags Great America via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Six Flags Great America via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Des Plaines Metra Station, Golf Mill Station, Hawthorn Mall, College of Lake County, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave in around 8h 6m.

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