There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
5h 39m$39–74Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to University of Notre Damecar 111.2 mi
2h 23m$21–30Train (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 20m$75–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
5h 52m$47–79Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
7h 21m$81–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at South Bend, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to University of Notre Dame 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 20m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Notre Dame is 159 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame, including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Notre Dame, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, and South Bend, IN in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and South Bend Station in around 7h 20m.
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact 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
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame.
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