There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 11m$29–51Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Chicago Ridgecar 115.7 mi
2h 13m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 15m$35–81Bus, line 330 bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlembus 330
5h 29m$61–81
Purdue University to Chicago Ridge by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Harlem Ave & Southwest Hwy via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave and Harlem Ave & 71st Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Purdue University and Chicago Ridge is 141 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge, including transfers.
Purdue University to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
Purdue University to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Chicago Ridge is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 1:52 AM in Purdue University and 12:52 AM in Chicago Ridge.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Chicago Ridge, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- 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
- $56–62
- 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 Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Chicago Ridge is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue University to Chicago Ridge.
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