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How to get fromIllinois State University to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois State University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2h 37m
    $40–85

  2. Drive 132.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Chicagocar car 132.3 mi
    2h 20m
    $25–35

  3. Bus via O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 1-Northbound / ...
    4h 30m
    $46–65

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3h 38m
    $31–216

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    5h 53m
    $55–80

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    4h 24m
    $73–279

Illinois State University to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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