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How to get fromBloomington to East Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to East Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain train Ri
    3h 3m
    $72–113

  2. Drive 130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to East Chicagocar car 130.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 35m
    $68–100

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 34m
    $60–261

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    5h 20m
    $75–100

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to East Chicago via Joliet Gateway Center, Joliet, and Blue Island-Vermont in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to East Chicago via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago in around 4h 35m.

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