There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INChicago
5h 36m$34–143Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame111.2 mi
2h 22m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
7h 18m$79–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend AirportSsl / ...
5h 49m$47–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Notre Dame is 158 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame, including transfers.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 18m.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Notre Dame is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame.
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Notre Dame, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, and South Bend, IN in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Notre Dame via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and South Bend Amtrak Station in around 7h 18m.
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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
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9–85
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