There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain Up-W
4h 13m$46–90Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Wheatoncar 116.9 mi
2h 8m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
4h 19m$47–63Bus via Watterson Commons
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
4h 25m$47–63
Illinois State University to Wheaton by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University station to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Wheaton is 152 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Illinois State University to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Wheaton is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Wheaton via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 13m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Watterson Commons to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois State University to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Illinois State University to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Wheaton is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Illinois State University to Wheaton.
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