There are 5 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 7m$37–83Drive 135.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Prospect to Illinois State Universitycar 135.5 mi
2h 30m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 54m$47–63Train, fly
- Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 25m$37–261Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 9m$37–63
Mount Prospect to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Wa Pella Ave/Hunt Club Dr and arriving at Watterson Commons via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Mt. Prospect and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Illinois State University is 146 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Mount Prospect to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Mount Prospect to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Illinois State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- 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
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Prospect to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Mount Prospect to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Illinois State University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Mount Prospect to Illinois State University.
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