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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Gurneeby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Gurnee by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    5h 10m
    $28–49

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    6h 6m
    $48–92

  3. Drive 160.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Gurneecar car 160.2 mi
    2h 58m
    $30–43

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    5h 18m
    $28–49

  5. Bus, line 208 bus, line 272 bus, line 574 bus, line 565 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 208
    4. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    5. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus bus 574
    6. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Avebus bus 565
    7h 27m
    $61–79

West Lafayette to Gurnee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Des Plaines Metra Station, Golf Mill Station, Hawthorn Mall, and College of Lake County in around 7h 27m.

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