There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Aurora by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 330 bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station330
5h 14m$58–75Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Aurora146.7 mi
2h 54m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AuroraBnsf
6h 20m$49–238Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
5h 14m$35–233Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak StationChicago
6h 55m$49–94
Purdue University to Aurora by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Purdue University and Aurora is 179 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Aurora without a car is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Purdue University to Aurora, including transfers.
Purdue University to Aurora bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Aurora is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $240 and takes 6h 20m.
Purdue University to Aurora bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Aurora is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 7:40 PM in Purdue University and 6:40 PM in Aurora.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Aurora via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and LaGrange Road in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Aurora via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $45–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Aurora is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Purdue University to Aurora.
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