There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 10m$34–58Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to Purdue Universitycar 160.1 mi
3h 1m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 41m$38–78Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
9h 57m$61–83
Gurnee to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Purdue University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gurnee to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Grand Ave & Ferndale St and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Des Plaines Metra Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Gurnee and Purdue University is 164 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Gurnee to Purdue University, including transfers.
Gurnee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Purdue University is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 9h 57m.
Gurnee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 5:29 AM in Gurnee and 6:29 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Purdue University via Sheridan Rd & Madison St, Waukegan, 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 6h 41m. 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.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Purdue University is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Gurnee to Purdue University.
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