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

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There are 6 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 48m
    $76–176

  2. Drive 246.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Western Michigan University to Illinois State Universitycar car 246.5 mi
    4h 18m
    $45–65

  3. Bus via Oak Brook

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    9h 16m
    $76–118

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

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AZO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 38m
    $88–335

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    10h 24m
    $54–106

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

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane AZO - BMI
    4h 58m
    $63–316

Western Michigan University to Illinois State University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Illinois State University via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Illinois State University via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 9h 16m.

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