There are 3 ways to get from Illinois State University to Homewood by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, line 359 bus
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
- Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain Ri
- Take the bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave to 183rd St & Dixie Hwybus 359
4h 25m$34–66Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Homewoodcar 114.9 mi
2h 7m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 57m$31–56
Illinois State University to Homewood by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Homewood is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Homewood is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University to Homewood. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Dixie Hwy & 183rd St via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Homewood is 125 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Homewood without a car is to train and line 359 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Illinois State University to Homewood, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Homewood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois State University to Homewood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Homewood is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Illinois State University to Homewood.
There are 112+ hotels available in Homewood.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Homewood, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Dixie Hwy & 183rd St via Bloomington-Normal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Harvey TC Bay B, and Pace Harvey TC Bay K in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave to 183rd St & Dixie Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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