There are 6 ways to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 2m$14–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 43m$26–65Drive 120.8 mi
- Drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicagocar 120.8 mi
2h 11m$22–32Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 11m$28–216Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 17m$76–425Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 40m$126–415
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago is to bus which costs $14 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Purdue Memorial Union and Chicago is 129 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $14 - $40.
The bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $14 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $65 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $28 - $220 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Purdue Memorial Union, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–210
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Purdue Memorial Union to Chicago.
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