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How to get fromBloomington to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BMI - OMA
    6h 7m
    $106–471

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    10h 42m
    $65–125

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    14h 52m
    $203–379

  4. Drive 424.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Council Bluffscar car 424.9 mi
    7h 15m
    $78–112

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    5h 26m
    $149–657

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORD - OMA
    6h 13m
    $506–816

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane STL - OMA
    5h 58m
    $678–1,036

Bloomington to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Broadway & 18th SW via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 10h 42m.

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