There are 5 ways to get from United Center to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 8m$26–48Drive 122.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from United Center to Purdue Universitycar 122.7 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 49m$34–74Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 47m$36–261Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 38m$32–65
United Center to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from United Center to Purdue University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from United Center to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from United Center to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Jackson & Damen and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from United Center station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between United Center and Purdue University is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.
The best way to get from United Center to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from United Center to Purdue University, including transfers.
United Center to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
United Center to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from United Center to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between United Center, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact 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
United Center to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of United Center. It is currently 8:18 PM in United Center and 9:18 PM in Purdue University.
United Center to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between United Center to Purdue University is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from United Center to Purdue University.
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