There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Chesterton by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
4h 13m$38–68Drive 91.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chesterton91.1 mi
2h 7m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParkSsl / ...
6h 30m$69–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chesterton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chesterton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Purdue University and Chesterton is 113 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chesterton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Purdue University to Chesterton, including transfers.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chesterton is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.
Chesterton is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:56 PM in Purdue University and 1:56 PM in Chesterton.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chesterton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Purdue University to Chesterton.
There are 122+ hotels available in Chesterton.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Chesterton via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton-Blue, Jackson-Blue, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 30m.
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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
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
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