There are 3 ways to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
2h 17m$60–104Drive 119.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oak Brook to Illinois State Universitycar 119.3 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 23m$47–62
Oak Brook to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Brook to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from York St & 22nd St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Brook to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Summit Amtrak and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Oak Brook and Illinois State University is 122 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Oak Brook to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Oak Brook to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Summit Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oak Brook to Illinois State University is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Oak Brook, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route 3 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Brook to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Oak Brook to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Brook to Illinois State University is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Oak Brook to Illinois State University.
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