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How to get fromAppleton to Bloomingtonby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Bloomington by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATW - BMI
    4h 44m
    $60–338

  2. Drive  282.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Appleton to Bloomingtoncar car 282.8 mi
    5h
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 2m
    $66–148

  4. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus bus
    10h 9m
    $102–133

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane GRB - BMI
    6h 52m
    $82–363

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    10h 25m
    $59–98

Appleton to Bloomington by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton to Uptown Station via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 10h 9m.

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