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How to get fromOak Lawn to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 50m
    $44–90

  2. Drive 118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oak Lawn to Illinois State Universitycar car 118.6 mi
    2h 20m
    $22–32

  3. Line 383 bus, bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cicero Ave & 99th St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 383
    2. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Stationbus bus 54B
    3. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus bus 322
    4. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    5h 17m
    $52–68

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 47m
    $37–271

  5. Train via Joliet

    1. Take the train from Oak Forest to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 1m
    $34–69

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 56m
    $34–70

Oak Lawn to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cicero Ave & 99th St to Illinois State University via Midway Orange Line Station, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 5h 17m.

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