There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to United Center by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway via International Parking Lot D
best- Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus Route 1
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Illinois Medical Districtsubway Blue Line
3h 31m$58–76Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to United Centercar 123.7 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 10m$39–84Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 45m$33–221Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Illinois Medical Districtsubway Blue Line
4h 3m$43–62Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 6m$28–49
Purdue University to United Center by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to United Center is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to United Center is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to United Center. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Jackson & Damen via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Clinton & Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to United Center station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Purdue University and United Center is 162 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to United Center without a car is to bus and subway via International Parking Lot D which takes 3h 31m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Purdue University to United Center, including transfers.
Purdue University to United Center bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to United Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to United Center is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and United Center, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Illinois Medical District
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from O'Hare to Illinois Medical District
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Pmu to ORD Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to United Center bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
United Center is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 5:02 PM in Purdue University and 4:02 PM in United Center.
Purdue University to United Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to United Center is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Purdue University to United Center.
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