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How to get fromBloomington to Ark Encounterby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Ark Encounter by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 9m
    $149–239

  2. Drive 305.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Ark Encountercar car 305.4 mi
    5h 28m
    $56–81

  3. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BMI - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $161–591

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BMI - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $251–871

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $272–1,037

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    $269–537

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $272–907

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bloomington to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Greyhound Station Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can drive from Bloomington to Ark Encounter in around 5h 28m.

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