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How to get fromLos Angeles to Illinois State Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Illinois State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane LAX - BMI
    9h 4m
    $149–614

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    43h 10m
    $684–1,388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    46h 58m
    $329–616

  4. Drive 1,927.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Illinois State Universitycar car 1,927.4 mi
    31h 57m
    $352–509

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 39m
    $191–426

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 28m
    $166–741

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 52m
    $170–483

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 25m
    $175–687

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $800–1,800

Los Angeles to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Illinois State University via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Bloomington-Normal in around 46h 58m.

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