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How to get fromSpringfield to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 33m
    $52–147

  2. Drive 175.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Purdue Universitycar car 175.8 mi
    3h 8m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 22m
    $59–102

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DEC - LAF
    4h 48m
    $163–449

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    11h 26m

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 55m
    $99–302

Springfield to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 22m.

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