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How to get fromBloomington to Kearneyby train, plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to Kearney by train, plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    6h 44m
    $142–482

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    15h 30m
    $89–179

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Holdregetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    13h 38m
    $263–484

  4. Drive 570.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Kearneycar car 570.9 mi
    11h 26m
    $105–151

  5. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane BMI - EAR
    10h 14m
    $111–436

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane CMI - EAR
    9h 43m
    $136–472

  7. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane PIA - EAR
    9h 46m
    $154–511

  8. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DEC - EAR
    8h 38m
    $152–515

Bloomington to Kearney by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Kearney via Des Moines in around 15h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day.

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