What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Bristol is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Kenosha Brat Stop via Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bloomington and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Antioch via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Bloomington to Bristol?

The distance between Bloomington and Bristol is 185 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Bristol?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bloomington to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Bristol bus from?

Bloomington to Bristol bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Bristol train from?

Bloomington to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Bloomington to Bristol?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Bloomington to Bristol bus arrive?

Bloomington to Bristol bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Bloomington to Bristol train arrive?

Bloomington to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Bristol is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bloomington to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 102+ hotels available in Bristol.

Bloomington to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromBloomington to Bristol

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Antiochtrain Ncs
5h 9m
$65–113
Drive 171.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bloomington to Bristolcar 171.3 mi
3h 15m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stopbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 36m
$88–115
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stopbus
4h 44m
$71–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Antiochtrain Ncs
8h 35m
$58–93

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bloomington to Bristol.

Launch map view

Distance: 183.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Bristol, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Bristol via Chicago Union Station and Antioch in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Bristol via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Kenosha Brat Stop in around 5h 36m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.