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How to get fromNorthern Illinois University to Illinois State Universityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Illinois University to Illinois State University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 11m
    $45–104

  2. Drive 115.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Illinois University to Illinois State Universitycar car 115.9 mi
    1h 57m
    $22–31

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 13m
    $44–104

  4. Line 12 bus, train, line 715 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    4. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    7h 12m
    $52–78

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 59m
    $40–79

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Illinois State University via W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Illinois State University via Dekalb, Chicago Bus Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 7h 59m.

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