There are 4 ways to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 49m$47–63Drive 116.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wheaton to Illinois State Universitycar 116.5 mi
2h 10m$22–31Train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 20m$43–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 22m$38–69
Wheaton to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from West St & Indiana St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Wheaton and Illinois State University is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Wheaton to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Wheaton to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wheaton to Illinois State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Wheaton to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Wheaton to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Illinois State University is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Wheaton to Illinois State University.
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