There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Wheaton by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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 Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
5h 24m$99–134Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Wheatoncar 138.3 mi
2h 47m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain Up-W
6h 17m$43–90Bus, subway, line 301 bus
- Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
- Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Liberty Dr & Hale Stbus 301
6h 28m
Purdue University to Wheaton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Wheaton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Wheaton is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Purdue University and Wheaton is 163 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Wheaton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Purdue University to Wheaton, including transfers.
Purdue University to Wheaton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Wheaton is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Wheaton via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 17m.
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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Liberty Dr & Hale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Wheaton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Wheaton is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:14 AM in Purdue University and 11:14 PM in Wheaton.
Purdue University to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Wheaton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Purdue University to Wheaton.
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