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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 23m
    $98–221

  2. Drive 310.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Jacksoncar car 310.5 mi
    5h 17m
    $57–82

  3. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    $123–175

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $92–376

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    11h 45m
    $62–120

  6. Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    8h 35m
    $115–580

Bloomington to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Jackson Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 10m.

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