There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Northbrook by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain Md-N
4h 57m$29–52Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Northbrookcar 143.8 mi
2h 44m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 1m$40–67Fly, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Northbrooktrain
4h 24m$35–224Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
5h 18m$64–80
Purdue University to Northbrook by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Northbrook is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Northbrook is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Shermer Walters via O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Skokie Yellow Line Station and Old Orchard Mall - Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Purdue University and Northbrook is 146 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Northbrook without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Purdue University to Northbrook, including transfers.
Purdue University to Northbrook bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Northbrook is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 5h 18m.
Purdue University to Northbrook bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Northbrook is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 6:17 PM in Purdue University and 5:17 PM in Northbrook.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility 3 times a day. Tickets cost $56–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Edgebrook to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
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
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
- +1 765-637-5124
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Northbrook is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Purdue University to Northbrook.
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