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How to get fromDePaul University to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from DePaul University to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 55m
    $38–88

  2. Drive 134 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DePaul University to Illinois State Universitycar car 134 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  3. Line 74 bus, line 53 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station to Fullerton & Pulaskibus bus 74
    2. Take the bus from Pulaski & Fullerton to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 53
    3. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    4. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus bus 322
    5. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    5h 38m
    $52–68

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Fullerton to Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 38m
    $36–271

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 55m
    $32–62

DePaul University to Illinois State University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between DePaul University, 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from DePaul University to Illinois State University via Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station, Fullerton & Pulaski, Pulaski & Fullerton, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 5h 38m.

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