There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Illinois State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane BOS - BMI
6h 28m$97–463Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
25h 38m$302–673Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
25h 40m$180–322Drive 1,084.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Illinois State Universitycar 1,084.3 mi
18h 38m$198–286Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 33m$117–492Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 2m$651–1,079Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 24m$412–950Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BOS - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
8h 22m$220–1,003Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
27h 13m$160–319
Boston to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Illinois State University is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 27h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Illinois State University is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Newark Penn Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Boston and Illinois State University is 948 miles. The road distance is 1090.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 25h 38m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Boston to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Boston to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Illinois State University is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 25h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 27h 13m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 25h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Illinois State University is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 7:26 PM in Boston and 6:26 PM in Illinois State University.
Boston to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Illinois State University is 1091 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Boston to Illinois State University.
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