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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Northbrook by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain train Md-N
    3h 40m
    $44–88

  2. Drive 144.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Northbrookcar car 144.3 mi
    2h 34m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    5h 25m
    $51–72

  4. Fly, bus, train

    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 Lehigh & Caldwellbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Northbrooktrain train
    4h 18m
    $38–234

  5. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 6m
    $36–67

Bloomington to Northbrook by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Northbrook via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 40m. 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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