There are 3 ways to get from Darien to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
2h 3m$52–68Drive 111.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darien to Illinois State Universitycar 111.3 mi
1h 56m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
2h 18m$63–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darien to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Darien to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Darien to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Watterson Commons via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Darien to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Summit Amtrak and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Darien and Illinois State University is 113 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Darien to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Darien to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Darien to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Darien to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Summit Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Darien to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Darien, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Darien to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Darien to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darien to Illinois State University is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Darien to Illinois State University.
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