There are 5 ways to get from Illinois State University to Lombard by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
4h 3m$47–64Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Illinois State University to Lombardcar 121.6 mi
2h 7m$23–32Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
4h 3m$76–114Train, bus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus 834
4h 57m$52–80Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 17m$42–62
Illinois State University to Lombard by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Lombard is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Lombard is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois State University station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Westmore-Meyers/Washington via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Lombard is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Lombard without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Illinois State University to Lombard, including transfers.
Illinois State University to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Illinois State University to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Lombard is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Lombard via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Illinois State University to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Illinois State University to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Lombard is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Illinois State University to Lombard.
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