There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
7h 21m$40–88Drive 168.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Western Michigan Universitycar 168.4 mi
3h 48m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
8h 31m$78–173Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane LAF - AZO
5h 59m$62–317Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 44mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
4h 39m$112–357
Purdue University to Western Michigan University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Purdue University and Western Michigan University is 216 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Western Michigan University is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Western Michigan University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Western Michigan University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Pmu to ORD Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Western Michigan University is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Purdue University to Western Michigan University.
There are 49+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.







