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How to get fromArlington Heights to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 12m
    $43–94

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Illinois State Universitycar car 136.5 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 47m
    $47–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 33m
    $37–271

  5. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 14m
    $38–69

Arlington Heights to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Arlington Heights to Illinois State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Illinois State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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