There are 3 ways to get from Illinois to Shirley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 13m$66–114Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Shirleycar 141.6 mi
2h 26m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 38m$54–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Shirley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Shirley is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $65 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Market & Martin Luther King Jr via Uptown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Illinois and Shirley is 134 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Illinois to Shirley, including transfers.
Illinois to Shirley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Shirley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Shirley is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Shirley, McLean County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Shirley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois to Shirley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Shirley is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Illinois to Shirley.
There are 44+ hotels available in Shirley.