There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago 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
4h 5m$28–49Drive 123 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago123 mi
2h 13m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h 9m$44–234Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
3h 42m$33–226Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 2m$57–60
Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Michigan & Chestnut via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Purdue University and Loyola University Chicago is 127 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago, including transfers.
Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $240 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 42m.
Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purdue University to Loyola University Chicago.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Loyola University Chicago, 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 $40–230 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
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
- $40–230
- 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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