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How to get fromPalos Heights to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    3h 56m
    $38–81

  2. Drive 116.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palos Heights to Illinois State Universitycar car 116.9 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–31

  3. Line 386 bus, bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 386
    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 36m
    $52–69

  4. Train via Chicago Union Station

    1. Take the train from Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 1m
    $46–93

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 51m
    $37–76

Palos Heights to Illinois State University by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Palos Heights, 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, you can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Illinois State University via Midway Orange Line Station, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 5h 36m.

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