There are 5 ways to get from Algonquin to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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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 27m$65–115Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Bloomingtoncar 136.1 mi
2h 50m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Stationbus 2-Southbound / ...
4h 28m$69–95Bus, fly
- 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 11m$62–301Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 30m$80–110
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 Bloomington is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Algonquin to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and arriving at Uptown Station via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Algonquin to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Algonquin and Bloomington is 168 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Algonquin to Bloomington, including transfers.
Algonquin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Algonquin to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Bloomington is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Bloomington-Normal via Cary, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- 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
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 DetailsContact 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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- 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
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Algonquin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Uptown Station.
Algonquin to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Bloomington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Algonquin to Bloomington.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.