There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Interlochen by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BMI - TVC
6h 13m$106–381Drive 412.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Interlochencar 412.3 mi
7h 2m$76–109Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus
12h 15m$168–312Train, bus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 40m$110–240Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
6h$137–437Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 18m$125–230Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
17h 45m$84–169
Bloomington to Interlochen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Interlochen is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Interlochen is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Bloomington and Interlochen is 365 miles. The road distance is 414.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Interlochen without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 12h 15m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Bloomington to Interlochen, including transfers.
Bloomington to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Interlochen is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 45m.
Bloomington to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Interlochen is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 2:48 AM in Bloomington and 3:48 AM in Interlochen.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Interlochen is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Bloomington to Interlochen.
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