There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the taxi from Gary Bus Station to Valparaiso Universitytaxi
3h 39m$75–101Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Valparaiso Universitycar 80.1 mi
1h 53m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Lakeshore / ...
6h 42m$127–192Bus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 57m$71–98Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus Nashville
4h 20m$76–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Valparaiso University station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Lafayette Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Valparaiso University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Purdue University and Valparaiso University is 116 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Valparaiso University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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
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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:15 AM in Purdue University and 7:15 AM in Valparaiso University.
Purdue University to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Valparaiso University is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Purdue University to Valparaiso University.
There are 82+ hotels available in Valparaiso University.