There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Chicago Loop 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 / ...
2h 19m$65–110Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Chicago Loopcar 133.5 mi
2h 23m$25–36Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Washington & Lasallebus 60
4h 50m$50–66Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
3h 29m$31–226Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 47m$38–56Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
4h 7m$57–260
Bloomington to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bloomington and Chicago Loop is 124 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $65 - $110.
The train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Bloomington to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Washington & Lasalle via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal in around 4h 50m.
- Website
- aa.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
- $28–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Washington & Lasalle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Bloomington to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Chicago Loop is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Bloomington to Chicago Loop.
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