There are 5 ways to get from Lisle to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 57m$48–64Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lisle to Illinois State Universitycar 112.4 mi
2h$20–28Train
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 14m$70–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Branding Ln & Finley Rd to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus 834
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 13m$48–80Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 20m$40–66
Lisle to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lisle and Illinois State University is 130 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lisle to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Lisle to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lisle to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisle to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Branding Ln & Finley Rd to Pace Transit Center Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lisle to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Lisle to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Illinois State University is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lisle to Illinois State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Illinois State University.