There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 16m$40–85Drive 132 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Illinois State Universitycar 132 mi
2h 21m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 13m$55–80Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 20m$34–266
Chicago to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Illinois State University is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $40 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Chicago and Illinois State University is 125 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Chicago to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Illinois State University is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- 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
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
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-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Chicago to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Illinois State University is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chicago to Illinois State University.
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