The average bus between Chicago and Purdue University takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Purdue University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chicago and Purdue University. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Purdue University at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Lafayette Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Purdue University station via Lafayette Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Chicago to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The distance between Chicago and Purdue University is 171.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
