There are 6 ways to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 46m$34–80Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Illinois State Universitycar 134.9 mi
2h 48m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
5h 13m$71–93Taxi, bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the taxi from Algonquin to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridetaxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 34m$59–279Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 49m$54–78Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Illinois State Universitytaxi
4h 17m$198–458
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Algonquin and Illinois State University is 169 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Illinois State University is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 5h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Illinois State University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Algonquin to Illinois State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Illinois State University.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Illinois State University via Cary, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $24–170
Taxi Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 224-489-6259
- Website
- elgintaxigreencab.com
A#1 Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847-888-3990
- Website
- a1cabdispatch.com
303 Taxi Elgin
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
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