There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Illinois State University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 28m$28–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 16m$104–213Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Illinois State Universitycar 170.9 mi
3h$32–46Train, fly
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
5h 24m$41–274
Indiana to Illinois State University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Illinois State University is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Indiana and Illinois State University is 173 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $28 - $55.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Bloomington-Normal takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Indiana to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois State University is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 5:21 AM in Indiana and 4:21 AM in Illinois State University.
Indiana to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Illinois State University is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Indiana to Illinois State University.
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