There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h 12m$47–63Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Buffalo Grovecar 143.1 mi
2h 33m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 1m$49–93Fly, line 600 bus, line 604 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 Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creekbus
4h 17m$35–230
Bloomington to Buffalo Grove by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creek via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Cumberland via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Bloomington and Buffalo Grove is 146 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove, including transfers.
Bloomington to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Buffalo Grove is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bloomington to Buffalo Grove.
There are 288+ hotels available in Buffalo Grove.