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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Illinois State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DCA - BMI
    6h 5m
    $135–665

  2. Drive 730.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Illinois State Universitycar car 730.2 mi
    13h 2m
    $134–193

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    21h 4m
    $290–586

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    23h 23m
    $214–298

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 58m
    $152–670

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 29m
    $168–930

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus Btw 1401
    22h 43m
    $279–538

Washington to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 21h 4m.

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