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How to get fromOhio State University to Illinois State Universityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio State University to Illinois State University by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 10m
    $56–108

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    13h 24m
    $138–288

  3. Drive 344.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Illinois State Universitycar car 344.8 mi
    5h 55m
    $63–91

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CMH - BMI
    7h 35m
    $82–451

  5. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    10h 11m
    $56–109

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CMH - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    9h 3m
    $106–488

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 55m
    $104–478

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 26m
    $603–1,010

  9. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CMH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 42m
    $864–1,033

Ohio State University to Illinois State University by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Illinois State University via N High St & Chittenden Ave, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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