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How to get fromKansas City to Illinois State Universityby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Illinois State University by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 28m
    $101–205

  2. Drive 372.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Illinois State Universitycar car 372.6 mi
    6h 26m
    $68–99

  3. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MCI - BMI
    6h 47m
    $86–481

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 10m
    $140–290

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 14m
    $108–508

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 25m
    $138–713

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 50m
    $392–840

Kansas City to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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