There are 4 ways to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 12m$91–130Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso University to Purdue Universitycar 80.1 mi
1h 53m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 12m$98–154Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Valparaiso University to Jasper County Airport, INtaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Jasper County Airport, IN to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 33m$186–256
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso University station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station 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 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso University to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Valparaiso University and Purdue University is 181 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Valparaiso University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso University to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso University to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso University, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Valparaiso University to Purdue University via Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valparaiso University to Purdue University via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Jasper County Airport, IN to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $50–80
- Adult
- $85–95
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More Questions & Answers
Valparaiso University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Valparaiso University. It is currently 2:33 AM in Valparaiso University and 3:33 AM in Purdue University.
Valparaiso University to Purdue University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso University to Purdue University is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Valparaiso University to Purdue University.
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