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

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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois State University to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    4h 8m
    $47–91

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Palatinecar car 137.2 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    4h 18m
    $46–63

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    4h 36m
    $36–232

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    7h 57m
    $39–70

Illinois State University to Palatine by foot, train, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Palatine via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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