There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Joliet to Oak Foresttrain Ri
3h 32m$34–66Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Oak Lawncar 119 mi
2h 18m$22–32Bus, line 322 bus, line 383 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus
- Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus 322
- Take the bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 54B
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Cicero Ave & 99th Stbus 383
5h 7m$51–69Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 33m$36–66
Illinois State University to Oak Lawn by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University station to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Cicero Ave & 99th St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Midway CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Oak Forest via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Oak Lawn is 119 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Illinois State University to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 322 bus and line 383 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Oak Lawn, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Cicero Ave & Oak Center Dr via Bloomington-Normal, Joliet Gateway Center, Joliet, Oak Forest, and Oak Forest Metra in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Cicero Ave & 99th St via Uptown Station, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Midway CTA Station in around 5h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to Oak Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Cicero Ave & 99th St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois State University to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Illinois State University to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Oak Lawn is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Illinois State University to Oak Lawn.
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