There are 6 ways to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Line 600 bus, fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 12m$35–259Drive 146.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schaumburg to Purdue Universitycar 146.9 mi
2h 46m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 41m$35–79Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
5h 59m$58–79Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- 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
5h 3m$453–948Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 10m$34–68
Schaumburg to Purdue University by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Purdue University is 137 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Schaumburg to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- $50–360
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
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- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Schaumburg to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Schaumburg. It is currently 9:19 AM in Schaumburg and 10:19 AM in Purdue University.
Schaumburg to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Purdue University is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Schaumburg to Purdue University.
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