There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
5h 57m$44–110Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Purdue University209.3 mi
3h 50m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
6h 3m$54–241Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)MKE - LAF
6h 49m$68–531Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ORD - LAF
4h 44m$66–289Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)ORD - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
6h 19m$158–448Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MKE - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 8m$317–785Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 21m$90–93
Milwaukee to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal 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 5h 57m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Purdue University is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $550 and takes 6h 49m.
Milwaukee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 11:31 AM in Milwaukee and 12:31 PM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal 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 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee 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 6h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- 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
- $30–200
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Purdue University is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Milwaukee to Purdue University.
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