There are 4 ways to get from Grayslake to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 42m$46–92Drive 155.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grayslake to Illinois State Universitycar 155.7 mi
2h 53m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 48m$36–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 43m$39–275
Grayslake to Illinois State University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grayslake to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Grayslake to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Grayslake to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Grayslake and Illinois State University is 167 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grayslake to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Grayslake to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Grayslake to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.
Grayslake to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayslake to Illinois State University is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Grayslake to Illinois State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Illinois State University.
What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grayslake to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 42m.
- 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 Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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
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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