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How to get fromIllinois State University to Saint Charlesby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois State University to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, 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 Genevatrain train Up-W
    4h 34m
    $58–106

  2. Drive 117.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Saint Charlescar car 117.7 mi
    2h 21m
    $22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Peoria line
    4h 41m
    $87–113

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Saint Charlestaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $64–285

  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 Genevatrain train Up-W
    8h 23m
    $52–85

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Saint Charles via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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