There are 5 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
4h 44m$28–51Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Prospect to Purdue Universitycar 141.6 mi
2h 41m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 15m$35–71Train, fly
- Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 43m$37–251Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
5h 53m$58–80
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from State St & Cornell Ave and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Des Plaines Metra Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Purdue University is 144 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University, including transfers.
Mount Prospect to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
Mount Prospect to Purdue University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Mount Prospect. It is currently 3:16 AM in Mount Prospect and 4:16 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Mount Prospect, 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 $30–65 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 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
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
- $30–65
- 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 Mount Prospect to Purdue University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Mount Prospect to Purdue University.
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