There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, 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 FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
6h 3m$101–131Drive 114.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Normal114.5 mi
2h 51m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
7h 36m$58–126Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
9h 38m$55–96
Purdue University to Normal by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Normal is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Normal. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Purdue University and Normal is 273 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Purdue University to Normal, including transfers.
Purdue University to Normal bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Normal is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 36m.
Purdue University to Normal bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Normal is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 1:06 AM in Purdue University and 12:06 AM in Normal.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Watterson Commons via Co-Rec Circle Drive and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Bloomington-Normal via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 36m.
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- 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
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
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 Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Normal is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Purdue University to Normal.
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