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How to get fromIndiana University Bloomington to Saint Charlesby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Saint Charles by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    7h 30m
    $56–82

  2. Drive 250.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Saint Charlescar car 250.1 mi
    5h 5m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    9h 22m
    $100–185

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 58m
    $487–1,187

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    8h 7m
    $67–110

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    6h 35m
    $97–390

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indiana University Bloomington to Saint Charles. However, you can walk to Bloomington, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Geneva, then take the taxi to Saint Charles. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Saint Charles via Bloomington, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 9h 22m.

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