There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 1m$34–74Drive 133.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evanston to Purdue Universitycar 133.1 mi
2h 32m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
6h 5m$57–78Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 7m$34–251Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 20m$57–58
Evanston to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Purdue University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Evanston and Purdue University is 136 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Evanston to Purdue University, including transfers.
Evanston to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 5m.
Evanston to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 11:15 PM in Evanston and 12:15 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
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
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Dempster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Purdue University is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Evanston to Purdue University.
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