There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 56m$47–62Drive 133.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Illinois State Universitycar 133.1 mi
2h 22m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 4m$42–90Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 18m$34–266Bus via LaSalle (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 3m$32–70
O'Hare to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between O'Hare and Illinois State University is 137 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University, including transfers.
O'Hare to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
O'Hare to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- 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
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
O'Hare to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Illinois State University is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from O'Hare to Illinois State University.
There are 43+ hotels available in Illinois State University.