There are 5 ways to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h 39m$73–96Drive 135.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Algonquincar 135.5 mi
2h 47m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
4h 44m$94–136Fly, bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
4h 35m$61–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
7h 58m$64–89
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Algonquin is 161 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Algonquin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Illinois State University to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Algonquin is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Algonquin via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois State University to Algonquin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Illinois State University to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Algonquin is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Illinois State University to Algonquin.
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