There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
3h 44m$58–75Drive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates147.7 mi
2h 47m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
6h 3m$45–74Fly from Purdue University Airport, line 600 bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
3h 19m$34–229Shuttle 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)IND - ORD
4h 48m$138–428Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
4h 59m$59–63
Purdue University to Hoffman Estates by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Purdue University and Hoffman Estates is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Purdue University to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 3m.
Purdue University to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:26 AM in Purdue University and 11:26 PM in Hoffman Estates.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, USA?
Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 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
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $40–65
- 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 Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Hoffman Estates is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Purdue University to Hoffman Estates.
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