There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Covington by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
8h 25m$40–101Drive 278.8 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Covingtoncar 278.8 mi
4h 49m$51–74Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG)plane BMI - CVG
5h 50m$83–503Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
13h 6m$79–140Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
6h 39m$192–938Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
5h 50m$190–438
Bloomington to Covington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Covington is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Covington is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Covington. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Covington Bus Stop via Indianapolis, IN and Cincinnati Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Bloomington and Covington is 323 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Covington without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bloomington to Covington, including transfers.
Bloomington to Covington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Covington is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 5h 50m.
Bloomington to Covington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Covington is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 9:31 AM in Bloomington and 10:31 AM in Covington.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Covington, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Covington Bus Stop via Indianapolis, IN, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Covington is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Bloomington to Covington.
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