There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park 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 / ...
3h 24m$41–86Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Franklin Parkcar 129.6 mi
2h 19m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
4h 41m$48–64Fly, line 303 bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Avebus
3h 38m$33–239Bus via Chicago Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 49m$35–65
Bloomington to Franklin Park by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Franklin Park. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Forest Park CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Franklin Park. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Franklin Park via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Bloomington and Franklin Park is 138 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park, including transfers.
Bloomington to Franklin Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Franklin Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Franklin Park is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Franklin Park, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.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
- $29–230
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
- 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
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Franklin Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington to Franklin Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Franklin Park is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bloomington to Franklin Park.
There are 1223+ hotels available in Franklin Park.