There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 15m$41–86Drive 121 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Brookfieldcar 121 mi
2h 10m$23–32Bus, line 331 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus 331
4h 46m$49–68Fly, line 331 bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus
4h$34–239Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 40m$35–65
Bloomington to Brookfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Brookfield is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Brookfield is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Washington/Maple via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Brookfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Bloomington and Brookfield is 137 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Brookfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Bloomington to Brookfield, including transfers.
Bloomington to Brookfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Brookfield is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 331 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Brookfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Washington/Maple via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Cumberland, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 4h 46m.
- 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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 Brookfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.
Bloomington to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Brookfield is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bloomington to Brookfield.
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