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How to get fromWest Chicago to Eastern Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from West Chicago to Eastern Illinois University by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 45m
    $93–169

  2. Drive 187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Eastern Illinois Universitycar car 187 mi
    3h 45m
    $35–50

  3. Line 715 bus, line 322 bus, line 35 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to California & 35th Streetbus bus 35
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Eastern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $115–231

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Eastern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $162–421

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Eastern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $172–441

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Eastern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Eastern Illinois University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 5h 45m.

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