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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Bloomington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane AUS - BMI
    7h 37m
    $112–553

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    22h 8m
    $210–376

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 42m
    $350–750

  4. Drive 984 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Bloomingtoncar car 984 mi
    16h 13m
    $180–260

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane AUS - PIA
    2. Take the bus from City Link to Uptown Stationbus bus
    9h 13m

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane AUS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 46m
    $194–865

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 39m
    $149–630

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 16m
    $138–552

Austin to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Bloomington-Normal via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 22h 8m.

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