There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 18m$91–109Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Milwaukeecar 209.3 mi
3h 54m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 7m$58–101Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LAF - MKE
7h 14m$79–604Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
6h 38m$44–86Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
5h 14m$319–724
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Purdue University and Milwaukee is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Purdue University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Milwaukee is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 7h 14m.
Purdue University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 4:14 PM in Purdue University and 3:14 PM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Co-Rec Circle Drive and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Milwaukee via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–470
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
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Milwaukee is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Purdue University to Milwaukee.
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