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How to get fromSouth Bend to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 53m
    $58–104

  2. Drive 109.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Purdue Universitycar car 109.7 mi
    2h 17m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 34m
    $63–135

  4. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Indianapolisbus bus Mrt 355
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    6h 54m
    $73–100

South Bend to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 34m.

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