There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois TerminalChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
7h 18m$101–131Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Champaign91.3 mi
1h 41m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
8h 2m$60–311Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 34m$55–119
Purdue University to Champaign by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Illinois Terminal via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Purdue University and Champaign is 293 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Purdue University to Champaign, including transfers.
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Champaign is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 8h 2m.
Purdue University to Champaign bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Champaign is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 4:18 PM in Purdue University and 3:18 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Illinois Terminal via Co-Rec Circle Drive and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Champaign-Urbana via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 2m.
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
- $40–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Champaign is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Purdue University to Champaign.
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