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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Illinois State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane BOS - BMI
    6h 35m
    $97–443

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    25h 38m
    $371–749

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    25h 40m
    $214–380

  4. Drive 1,084.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Illinois State Universitycar car 1,084.3 mi
    18h 38m
    $198–286

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 33m
    $122–476

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 6m
    $661–977

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 24m
    $417–956

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    27h 13m
    $190–364

Boston to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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.

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