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How to get fromArlington Heights to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 53m
    $43–94

  2. Drive 137.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Bloomingtoncar car 137.7 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 32m
    $47–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 14m
    $37–271

  5. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 56m
    $38–69

Arlington Heights to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 53m. 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.

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