There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
4h 22m$45–88Drive 157 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Grayslakecar 157 mi
2h 53m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
7h 48m$37–67Fly, 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 6m$40–235
Bloomington to Grayslake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Grayslake is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Grayslake is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Grayslake. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Grayslake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Bloomington and Grayslake is 166 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Grayslake without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bloomington to Grayslake, including transfers.
Bloomington to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Grayslake is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bloomington to Grayslake.
There are 178+ hotels available in Grayslake.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Grayslake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Grayslake via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 22m.
- 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
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
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 Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Edgebrook to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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