There are 4 ways to get from Chesterton to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, 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 Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 55m$55–78Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to Purdue Universitycar 91.3 mi
2h 8m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 5m$44–102Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 46m$78–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $16 - $25.
The distance between Chesterton and Purdue University is 172 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Chesterton to Purdue University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 5m.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Chesterton. It is currently 10:44 AM in Chesterton and 11:44 AM in Purdue University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Purdue University is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Chesterton to Purdue University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Purdue University via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Purdue University via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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