There are 3 ways to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tinley Park to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 49m$31–65Drive 110.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tinley Park to Illinois State Universitycar 110.9 mi
1h 58m$21–30Line 386 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Oak Park Ave & 175th St to Midway CTA Stationbus 386
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
5h 52m$52–69
Tinley Park to Illinois State University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Tinley Park to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Oak Park Ave & 175th St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Midway Orange Line Station, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Tinley Park to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Tinley Park and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Tinley Park and Illinois State University is 105 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Tinley Park to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Oak Park Ave & 175th St station.
Tinley Park to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Tinley Park station.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Illinois State University is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 386 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Tinley Park, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Tinley Park to Illinois State University via Joliet, Joliet Gateway Center, and Bloomington-Normal in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oak Park Ave & 175th St to Illinois State University via Midway Orange Line Station, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Tinley Park to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Oak Park Ave & 175th St to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Tinley Park to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Midway CTA Station.
Tinley Park to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tinley Park to Illinois State University is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Tinley Park to Illinois State University.
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