There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Aurora by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
4h$43–87Drive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Auroracar 106.8 mi
2h 6m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
5h 33m$48–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
4h 29m$33–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
7h 25m$36–66
Bloomington to Aurora by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Aurora is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Bloomington and Aurora is 162 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Bloomington to Aurora, including transfers.
Bloomington to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Aurora is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 4h. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus 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
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Aurora is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bloomington to Aurora.
There are 95+ hotels available in Aurora.