There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Algonquin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h 21m$73–96Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Algonquincar 135.9 mi
2h 50m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
4h 26m$65–113Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
4h 8m$60–262Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
8h 15m$57–92Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
4h 54m$86–298
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Algonquin is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Algonquin is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Bloomington and Algonquin is 160 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Algonquin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bloomington to Algonquin, including transfers.
Bloomington to Algonquin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Algonquin is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 4h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Algonquin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Algonquin is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bloomington to Algonquin.
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