There are 5 ways to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 53m$72–118Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Park Ridge to Illinois State Universitycar 134.3 mi
2h 23m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 25m$48–63Line 290 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 54m$35–248Bus via Harrison & Jefferson (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 56m$42–68
Park Ridge to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Busse Hwy & Greenwood Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Des Plaines Metra Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Park Ridge and Illinois State University is 140 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Park Ridge to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Park Ridge to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Illinois State University is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Park Ridge, 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Park Ridge to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Park Ridge to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Illinois State University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Park Ridge to Illinois State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Illinois State University.