The average bus between Purdue University and Chicago takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Purdue University to Chicago. 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 twice daily between Purdue University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purdue University is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Chicago at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Purdue University station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Purdue University to Chicago bus services, operated by CityBus, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Chicago bus services, operated by CityBus, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Purdue University and Chicago is 171.4 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
