There are 3 ways to get from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 55m$39–82Drive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Illinois University to Illinois State Universitycar 106.8 mi
2h 26m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 5m$113–249
Western Illinois University to Illinois State University by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Western Illinois University station to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Western Illinois University and Illinois State University is 175 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.
The best way to get from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Western Illinois University to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Western Illinois University to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Illinois University to Illinois State University is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University.
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What companies run services between Western Illinois University, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Western Illinois University to Illinois State University via Macomb Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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