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How to get fromBloomington to Cairoby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Cairo by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Cairotaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $147–233

  2. Drive 261.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Cairocar car 261.5 mi
    5h 9m
    $48–69

  3. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Cairotaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $242–466

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Cairotaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $134–195

  5. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Cairotaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $152–476

  6. Train, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Cairotaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $227–416

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Cairo, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Cairo. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Cape Girardeau, then take the taxi to Cairo. Alternatively, you can drive from Bloomington to Cairo in around 5h 9m.

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