There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 29m$36–52Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Purdue Universitycar 138.8 mi
2h 41m$26–37Line 722 bus, line 322 bus, line 60 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Centerbus 722
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 55m$30–53Train, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 54m$38–252Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Ord
7h 1m$61–84
Naperville to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Naperville and Purdue University is 152 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Naperville to Purdue University, including transfers.
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Washington St & Ogden Ave station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 722 bus and line 322 bus and line 60 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 55m.
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Yorktown Center station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 5:43 PM in Naperville and 6:43 PM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville 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 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Purdue University via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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 Naperville to Purdue University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Naperville to Purdue University.
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