There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to South Bend by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
5h 31m$29–62Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to South Bendcar 109.8 mi
2h 18m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
7h 9m$63–136Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to South Bendbus Mrt 354
7h 13m
Purdue University to South Bend by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at South Bend, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Purdue University and South Bend is 156 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Purdue University to South Bend, including transfers.
Purdue University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to South Bend is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to South Bend, IN via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Gary in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to South Bend Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 9m.
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to South Bend is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Purdue University to South Bend.
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