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How to get fromAurora to Bloomington–Normalby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 13m
    $46–92

  2. Drive 105.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Aurora to Bloomington–Normalcar car 105.6 mi
    2h 4m
    $20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus 2-Southbound / ...
    4h 32m
    $50–68

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 34m
    $34–69

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 19m
    $36–72

Aurora to Bloomington–Normal by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commons once daily, and the journey takes 2h. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 4 times a week.

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