There are 5 ways to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
5h 39m$71–118Drive 91 mi
cheapest- Drive from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University91 mi
1h 40m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
7h 32m$50–149Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
6h 12m$51–117Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DriveIndianapolis
7h 7m$66–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Illini Union and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Champaign, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University is 199 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.
The best way to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University, including transfers.
Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 12m.
Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University via Champaign-Urbana, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Engineering Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Purdue University via Illini Union, Illinois Terminal, Champaign, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 12m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
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