There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Bus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
3h 34m$20–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 41m$66–111Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Chicago Loopcar 122.3 mi
2h 13m$21–30Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 31m$33–236Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
3h 37m$25–46Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 56m$415–838
Purdue University to Chicago Loop by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Lafayette Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Purdue University and Chicago Loop is 124 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd which takes 3h 34m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Purdue University to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Loop is to bus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd which takes 3h 34m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:44 AM in Purdue University and 10:44 AM in Chicago Loop.
Purdue University to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chicago Loop is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue University to Chicago Loop.
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