There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
4h 57m$47–88Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Purdue University138.8 mi
2h 40m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
5h 38m$34–206Train, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ORD - LAF
4h 58m$36–261Line 330 bus, bus
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8330
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivePurdue / ...
5h 21m$57–78
Naperville to Purdue University by 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 40m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Naperville Amtrak 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 4h 57m.
The distance between Naperville and Purdue University is 153 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Naperville to Purdue University, including transfers.
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $210 and takes 5h 38m.
Naperville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 8:17 AM in Naperville and 9:17 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to Purdue University via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, 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 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Purdue University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Naperville to Purdue University.
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