There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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 Station
3h 58m$28–49Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge122.5 mi
2h 12m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h 6m$44–74Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
3h 32m$32–226Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
4h 50m$57–60
Purdue University to DuSable Bridge by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Michigan via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Purdue University and DuSable Bridge is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge, including transfers.
Purdue University to DuSable Bridge bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 32m.
Purdue University to DuSable Bridge bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to DuSable Bridge is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Purdue University to DuSable Bridge.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and DuSable Bridge, 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 $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
- $40–70
- 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)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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