There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Itasca by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
3h 9m$67–87Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Itascacar 128.9 mi
2h 17m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itascatrain Md-W
3h 39m$44–88Fly, line 331 bus, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from River Grove to Itascatrain
4h 22m$36–234
Bloomington to Itasca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Itasca is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Itasca is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Itasca. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Woodfield Mall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Itasca. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Itasca via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Bloomington and Itasca is 139 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Itasca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Bloomington to Itasca, including transfers.
Bloomington to Itasca bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Itasca is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Itasca via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 39m.
- 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.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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from River Grove to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Itasca bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Itasca is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bloomington to Itasca.
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