There are 6 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivePurdue / ...
4h 13m$58–80Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Prospect to Purdue University141.6 mi
2h 40m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
5h 25m$34–71Train, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Park
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ORD - LAF
3h 47mFly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- 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
5h 24m$136–425Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Multi-Modal Facility to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 4m$57
Mount Prospect to Purdue University by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 40m 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 4h 13m.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Purdue University is 145 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
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 4:21 AM in Mount Prospect and 5:21 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive every 4 hours. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, 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.
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- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- 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 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 Mount Prospect to Purdue University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Mount Prospect to Purdue University.
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