There are 5 ways to get from Winnetka to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 15m$48–89Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnetka to Purdue Universitycar 138.4 mi
2h 41m$26–37Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 43m$29–52Train, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 23m$38–272Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 39m$59–82
Winnetka to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Winnetka and Purdue University is 141 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Winnetka to Purdue University, including transfers.
Winnetka to Purdue University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Winnetka to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Purdue University via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- [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
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Purdue University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 3:31 PM in Winnetka and 4:31 PM in Purdue University.
Winnetka to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Purdue University is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Winnetka to Purdue University.
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