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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 17m
    $131–282

  2. Drive 275.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Purdue Universitycar car 275.7 mi
    5h 21m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 31m
    $65–160

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $145–311

  5. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 1m
    $82–122

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $244–420

  7. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $219–496

  8. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MWA - LAF
    5h 38m
    $101–442

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Purdue University via Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Purdue University via Carbondale, St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 31m.

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