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How to get fromDeKalb to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 32m
    $42–68

  2. Drive 173.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Purdue Universitycar car 173.9 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 3m
    $40–65

  4. Train, subway, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 35m
    $64–78

DeKalb to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, 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 Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Purdue University via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, 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 7h 3m.

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