There are 5 ways to get from Wauconda to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 59m$72–124Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wauconda to Purdue Universitycar 159.3 mi
3h 8m$30–42Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 20m$88–116Train, fly
- Take the train from Fox River Grove to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 20m$71–306Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 44m$62–97
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wauconda to Purdue University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Wauconda to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wauconda station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wauconda to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Fox River Grove and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Wauconda and Purdue University is 169 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wauconda to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Wauconda to Purdue University, including transfers.
Wauconda to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Wauconda to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox River Grove station.
The best way to get from Wauconda to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Wauconda, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wauconda to Purdue University via Fox River Grove, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Fox River Grove to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $29–50
- Adult
- $50–55
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More Questions & Answers
Wauconda to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Wauconda. It is currently 3:48 PM in Wauconda and 4:48 PM in Purdue University.
Wauconda to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wauconda to Purdue University is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Wauconda to Purdue University.
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