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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Lancaster by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane BMI - LNS
    7h 46m
    $94–423

  2. Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 33m
    $258–561

  3. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 47m
    $111–220

  4. Drive 740.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Lancastercar car 740.3 mi
    12h 49m
    $136–196

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    6h 41m
    $123–468

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    24h 28m
    $162–277

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 42m
    $384–836

Bloomington to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lancaster (LNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 21h 33m.

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