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How to get fromAurora to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 31m
    $41–92

  2. Drive 105.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Illinois State Universitycar car 105.8 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 31m
    $50–68

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 52m
    $33–69

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 37m
    $36–67

Aurora to Illinois State University by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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