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How to get fromSaint Charles to Purdue Universityby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 24m
    $44–71

  2. Drive 150.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Purdue Universitycar car 150.6 mi
    3h 1m
    $28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 55m
    $56–106

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 49m
    $76–312

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Ord
    6h 35m
    $94–122

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Purdue University via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Purdue University via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 6h 35m.

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