There are 3 ways to get from Illinois State University to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 20m$49–94Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Gurneecar 160.9 mi
2h 49m$30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 46m$42–76
Illinois State University to Gurnee by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Gurnee is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Gurnee is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Illinois State University to Gurnee, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois State University to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Gurnee is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Illinois State University to Gurnee.
There are 171+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- 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 Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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