There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
4h 2m$80–121Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Valparaiso Universitycar 80.1 mi
1h 53m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
6h 52m$97–158Bus via Portage/Ogden Dunes (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
4h 27m$75–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Valparaiso University. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Gary, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
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 Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
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 which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Purdue University to Valparaiso University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak 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 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Valparaiso University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 6h 52m.
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
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Valparaiso University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:49 AM in Purdue University and 7:49 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 81+ hotels available in Valparaiso University.