There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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 Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
5h 8m$24–41Drive 109.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to South Bendcar 109.9 mi
2h 19m$19–27Train (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 10m$111–181Bus via 2nd St & Columbia St
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
5h 32m$29–61
Purdue University to South Bend by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $18 - $27.
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 via Lafayette Bus Stop and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 10m.
The distance between Purdue University and South Bend is 156 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Purdue University to South Bend, including transfers.
Purdue University to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop 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 8m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 10m.
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 via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, CityBus Center: BUS215, Lafayette Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to South Bend Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus 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 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Purdue University to South Bend.
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