There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
7h 3m$61–118Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Purdue University115.3 mi
2h 40m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union StationSouth Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
7h 52m$56–107Bus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivePurdue / ...
8h 32m$67–129
Elkhart to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Elkhart and Purdue University is 224 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Elkhart to Purdue University, including transfers.
Elkhart to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Purdue University is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 52m.
Elkhart to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Purdue University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Elkhart to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Purdue University via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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