There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Harvard by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 Harvardtrain Up-Nw
5h 20m$49–93Drive 154.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Harvardcar 154.9 mi
2h 40m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Ayer/Diggins/Divisionbus 808
7h 13m$49–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
9h 9m$42–72
Bloomington to Harvard by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Harvard is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Harvard is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Ayer/Diggins/Division via Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Harvard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Bloomington and Harvard is 189 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bloomington to Harvard, including transfers.
Bloomington to Harvard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Harvard is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Harvard, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Harvard via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Ayer/Diggins/Division via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 7h 13m.
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 Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
- 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 Crystal Lake Metra Station to Ayer/Diggins/Division
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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 Harvard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Harvard is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bloomington to Harvard.
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