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How to get fromPurdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
    4h 10m
    $35–65
  2. Drive 101 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar101 mi
    1h 45m
    $19–27
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParktrainSsl / ...
    6h 27m
    $61–258

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton-Blue, Jackson-Blue, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 27m.

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