There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Naperville by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 330 bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station330
4h 53m$64–88Drive 138.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Naperville138.7 mi
2h 43m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to NapervilleBnsf
6h 2m$44–77Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
4h 59m$36–222Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak StationChicago
5h 28m$47–91
Purdue University to Naperville by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Naperville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Naperville is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Naperville station. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Naperville Amtrak Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Purdue University and Naperville is 171 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Naperville without a car is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Purdue University to Naperville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Naperville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Naperville is to bus and line 330 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 2m.
Purdue University to Naperville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Naperville is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:59 PM in Purdue University and 11:59 AM in Naperville.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Naperville via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and LaGrange Road in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Naperville via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 2m.
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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
- $30–210
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
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
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 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Naperville is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Purdue University to Naperville.
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