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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 7m
    $43–89

  2. Drive 136.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barrington to Bloomingtoncar car 136.6 mi
    2h 42m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 25m
    $50–68

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barrington 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 28m
    $38–272

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 10m
    $38–69

Barrington to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Barrington, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Barrington to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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