There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Barrington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain Up-Nw
3h 59m$46–90Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Barringtoncar 136.2 mi
2h 41m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h 57m$50–68Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain
4h 29m$36–242Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain Up-Nw
7h 48m$39–69
Bloomington to Barrington by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Barrington is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Barrington is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Barrington. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Cumberland Metra via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Barrington. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Barrington via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Bloomington and Barrington is 157 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Barrington without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bloomington to Barrington, including transfers.
Bloomington to Barrington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Barrington is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Barrington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Barrington via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- 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
- $29–230
- 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
- $29–230
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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 Barrington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Barrington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Barrington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bloomington to Barrington.
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