There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to United Center by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 7m$28–49Drive 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$34–74Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 45m$34–241Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 4m$33–62
Purdue University to United Center by foot and bus (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 Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Jackson & Damen via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Clinton & Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
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 127 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 which takes 4h 7m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $250 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and United Center, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
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
- $30–70
- 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
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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 3:09 PM in Purdue University and 2:09 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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