There are 5 ways to get from Glenview to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Golf to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 57m$44–90Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glenview to Illinois State Universitycar 141.3 mi
2h 34m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 48m$48–64Line 423 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Blue Linebus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 50m$35–269Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 3m$34–70
Glenview to Illinois State University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenview to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Glenview to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenview to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr and arriving at Watterson Commons via Des Plaines Metra Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Golf and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Glenview and Illinois State University is 142 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.
The best way to get from Glenview to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Glenview to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Glenview to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Glenview to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Golf station.
The best way to get from Glenview to Illinois State University is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Golf to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Golf to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Blue Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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/
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More Questions & Answers
Glenview to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Glenview to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to Illinois State University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Glenview to Illinois State University.
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