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How to get fromWaukegan to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagobusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    5h 50m
    $65–176

  2. Drive 160.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Purdue Universitycar160.5 mi
    3h
    $30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    5h 59m
    $35–73

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeORD - LAF
    5h 7m
    $37–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9busPulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusPurdue / ...
    6h 20m
    $59–82

Waukegan to Purdue University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Purdue University via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Adams, Adams & State, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Purdue University via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 59m.

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