There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
6h 8m$57–127Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Purdue University114.6 mi
2h 51m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
6h 53m$49–117Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 41m$100–115
Normal to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Purdue University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Normal and Purdue University is 238 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Normal to Purdue University, including transfers.
Normal to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 53m.
Normal to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 9:06 PM in Normal and 10:06 PM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal 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 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Purdue University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Normal to Purdue University.
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