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How to get fromBloomington to Forrest Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Forrest City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Forrest Citybus bus
    10h 37m
    $106–214

  2. Drive 449.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Forrest Citycar car 449.2 mi
    8h 3m
    $82–119

  3. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Memphis, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BMI - MEM
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Forrest Citybus bus
    9h 14m
    $138–678

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane ORD - LIT
    3. Drive from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Forrest Citycar car
    7h 45m
    $118–460

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Memphis, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Forrest Citybus bus
    8h 47m
    $176–854

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Forrest Citybus bus
    9h 37m
    $159–713

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Forrest City, AR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Forrest City. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Forrest City, then take the taxi to Forrest City. Alternatively, you can drive from Bloomington to Forrest City in around 8h 3m.

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