There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Evanston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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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 MMF Bay 9 to Dodge StationPulse Dempster Line / ...
3h 29m$58–74Drive 134 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Evanston134 mi
2h 29m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h 34m$46–76Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
4h 55m$57–58
Purdue University to Evanston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Evanston is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Dodge Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Purdue University and Evanston is 154 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Purdue University to Evanston, including transfers.
Purdue University to Evanston bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Evanston is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 34m.
Purdue University to Evanston bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Evanston is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:02 PM in Purdue University and 1:02 PM in Evanston.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Dodge Station via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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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
- $45–75
- 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(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Evanston is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Purdue University to Evanston.
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