There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus 2-Southbound / ...
4h 42m$47–63Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State Universitycar 142.3 mi
2h 33m$26–38Train
- Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 1m$49–97Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 37m$36–270Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
8h 4m$39–77
Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen and arriving at Watterson Commons via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Illinois State University is 146 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cumberland station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cumberland to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Buffalo Grove to Illinois State University.
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