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How to get fromBloomington to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BMI - AUS
    6h 50m
    $122–603

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    21h 36m
    $174–347

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    26h 45m
    $350–750

  4. Drive 985.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Austincar car 985.2 mi
    16h 10m
    $180–260

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to City Linkbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane PIA - AUS
    8h

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane STL - AUS
    7h 2m
    $195–808

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    6h 45m
    $201–878

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    7h 38m
    $173–688

Bloomington to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Republic Square Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 21h 36m.

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