There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
3h 33m$58–75Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 48m$24–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 50m$43–87Drive 134 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Northwestern Universitycar 134 mi
2h 33m$25–36Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
5h 9m$34–63
West Lafayette to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Davis CTA Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Northwestern University is 156 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.
West Lafayette to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Northwestern University via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Davis CTA Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–59
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $53–59
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 10:12 AM in West Lafayette and 9:12 AM in Northwestern University.
West Lafayette to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Northwestern University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from West Lafayette to Northwestern University.
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