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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Illinois State University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 16m
    $66–141

  2. Drive 196.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Illinois State Universitycar car 196.4 mi
    3h 18m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 20m
    $80–169

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MSN - BMI
    6h 17m
    $58–383

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    7h 28m
    $72–118

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    10h 23m
    $58–117

Madison to Illinois State University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Illinois State University via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Multi-Modal Facility, and Watterson Commons in around 7h 28m.

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