There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
2h 44m$45–60Drive 134.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Illinois State Universitycar 134.7 mi
2h 24m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h$47–93Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 19m$31–261
Des Plaines to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Multi-Modal Facility and arriving at Watterson Commons. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Des Plaines and Illinois State University is 134 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $45 - $60.
The bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Des Plaines to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Des Plaines to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Illinois State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h.
- 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 Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Des Plaines to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Illinois State University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Des Plaines to Illinois State University.
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