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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bloomington to Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 9m
    $131–272

  2. Drive 384.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Detroitcar car 384.8 mi
    6h 28m
    $71–102

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    9h 10m

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    5h 47m
    $113–407

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h 40m
    $72–146

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 55m
    $172–539

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    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
    6h 20m
    $110–539

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    6h 33m
    $124–681

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    7h 24m
    $107–541

Bloomington to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 9h 10m.

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