There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 6m$28–49Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to University of Chicagocar 114.9 mi
2h 5m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 50m$42–87Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 41m$36–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the train from Gary to 57th St.train Westbound to Chicago
5h 23m$26–54
Purdue University to University of Chicago by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Stony Island & 59th Street via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to University of Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Chicago is 135 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Chicago is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Chicago, 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
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
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–58
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $52–58
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Chicago is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Purdue University to University of Chicago.
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