There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Gary
best- Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
5h 10m$27–46Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Purdue Universitycar 109.7 mi
2h 17m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 37m$112–182Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 56m
South Bend to Purdue University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Purdue University is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Gary Bus Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between South Bend and Purdue University is 171 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Purdue University without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 10m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from South Bend to Purdue University, including transfers.
South Bend to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Purdue University is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 10m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend to Purdue University via Gary, Gary Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 10m. 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 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary station.
South Bend to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Purdue University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from South Bend to Purdue University.
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