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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Schaumburgby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from West Lafayette to Schaumburg by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    3h 24m
    $58–75

  2. Bus, subway, line 606 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Woodfield Rd & Plaza Drbus bus 606
    4h 4m
    $22–43

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 56m
    $43–87

  4. Drive 145.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Schaumburgcar car 145.1 mi
    2h 49m
    $27–39

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3h 12m
    $34–229

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 38m
    $439–1,141

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    5h 38m
    $66–376

West Lafayette to Schaumburg by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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.

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