There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Geneva by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
4h 10m$46–91Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Genevacar 116.2 mi
2h 21m$22–31Bus, line 554 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 554
6h 48m$48–65Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
5h 10m$37–243Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
7h 59m$40–70
Bloomington to Geneva by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Geneva is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at 3rd St & James St via Northwest Transportation Center and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Bloomington and Geneva is 161 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bloomington to Geneva, including transfers.
Bloomington to Geneva bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 554 bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Geneva via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to 3rd St & James St via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h 48m.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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 Geneva bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Geneva is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bloomington to Geneva.
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