There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 51m$47–93Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evanston to Illinois State Universitycar 141.6 mi
2h 40m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus 2-Southbound / ...
5h 20m$47–63Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 55m$36–271Bus via Harrison & Jefferson
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 8m$36–73
Evanston to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Evanston and Illinois State University is 138 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Evanston to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Evanston to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Evanston to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Illinois State University is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Evanston, 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, Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 4 times a week.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Davis to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare 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
- 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
Evanston to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Evanston to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Illinois State University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Evanston to Illinois State University.
There are 41+ hotels available in Illinois State University.