There are 5 ways to get from Wheaton to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, subway, 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 Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 32m$44–90Drive 139.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wheaton to Purdue Universitycar 139.1 mi
2h 42m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus Btw 1210
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 36mTrain, line 90 bus, fly
- Take the train from Wheaton to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 28m$45–274Subway, shuttle
- Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway Blue Line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 10m$34–68
Wheaton to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Liberty Dr & Hale St and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Naperville, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Wheaton and Purdue University is 149 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Wheaton to Purdue University, including transfers.
Wheaton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville station.
Wheaton to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Wheaton to Purdue University via 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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liberty Dr & Hale St to Purdue University via Naperville, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 36m.
- 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 Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Forest Park to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Naperville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Wheaton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Wheaton. It is currently 10:44 PM in Wheaton and 11:44 PM in Purdue University.
Wheaton to Purdue University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Purdue University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Wheaton to Purdue University.
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