There are 4 ways to get from Gary to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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Bus
best- 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
4h 42m$27–79Drive 91 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gary to Purdue Universitycar 91 mi
1h 36m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 32m$42–82Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 23m$65–68
Gary to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Purdue University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Gary and Purdue University is 154 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $26 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Gary to Purdue University, including transfers.
Gary to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
The best way to get from Gary to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $26 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 32m.
Gary to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 4:51 PM in Gary and 5:51 PM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station 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 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to Purdue University via 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 32m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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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
- $30–70
- 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
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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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Purdue University is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Gary to Purdue University.
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