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How to get fromBloomington to Illinoisby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Illinois by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2h 19m
    $35–85

  2. Drive 132.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Chicagocar car 132.7 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, line 322 bus, line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station to Cicero & Archerbus bus 54B
    4. Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Harrisonbus bus 62
    4h 59m
    $53–69

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3h 19m
    $32–226

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    5h 35m
    $30–60

Bloomington to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Illinois, 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, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Dearborn & Harrison via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Archer & Cicero in around 4h 59m.

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