There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to Manhattan by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
1h 32m$50–85Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Manhattancar 92.9 mi
1h 44m$17–25Train via Chicago
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Manhattantrain Sws
4h 36m$44–88
Bloomington to Manhattan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Manhattan is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $50 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Bloomington and Manhattan is 97 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Bloomington to Manhattan, including transfers.
Bloomington to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Manhattan is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Bloomington to Manhattan.
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What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Manhattan, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Manhattan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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