There are 4 ways to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h$30–52Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Chicago to Purdue Universitycar 113.9 mi
2h 5m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 34m$42–86Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 17m$34–68
University of Chicago to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from University of Chicago 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 5h 34m.
The distance between University of Chicago and Purdue University is 133 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University, including transfers.
University of Chicago to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
University of Chicago to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Purdue University is to bus which takes 5h and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between University of Chicago, 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 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
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
- $35–80
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
University of Chicago to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
University of Chicago to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to Purdue University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from University of Chicago to Purdue University.
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