There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 22m$64–110Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Purdue Universitycar 204.3 mi
3h 44m$38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 53m$71–135Bus, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 7m$68–306Bus, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h 2m$486–995Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 57m$67–115
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Purdue University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Rockford and Purdue University is 216 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Rockford to Purdue University, including transfers.
Rockford to Purdue University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Purdue University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 1:37 AM in Rockford and 2:37 AM in Purdue University.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Purdue University is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Rockford to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Purdue University via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
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