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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 26m
    $41–89

  2. Drive 137.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Nilescar car 137.8 mi
    2h 27m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    4h 6m
    $48–68

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

    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 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus bus
    3h 13m
    $33–239

  5. Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 14m
    $36–66

  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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3h 59m
    $59–275

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    4h
    $65–304

Bloomington to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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