There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Waukegan by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
5h 34m$28–53Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
6h 38m$44–78Drive 161.4 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Waukegan161.4 mi
3h$30–43Bus, line 213 bus, train
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station250
- Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Station213
- Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegan
5h 54m
Purdue University to Waukegan by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Waukegan is to drive which takes 3h and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Purdue University and Waukegan is 161 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Purdue University to Waukegan, including transfers.
Waukegan is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 10:39 AM in Purdue University and 9:39 AM in Waukegan.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Waukegan is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Purdue University to Waukegan.
There are 111+ hotels available in Waukegan.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Waukegan via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Highland Park to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
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
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
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