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

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

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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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    10h 47m
    $230–356

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    11h 40m
    $63–121

  3. Drive  366.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Novicar car 366.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $63–91

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Novitaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $248–542

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 5m

  6. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BMI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandviewbus bus
    9h 37m
    $82–479

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandviewbus bus
    8h 12m
    $156–706

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandviewbus bus
    8h 57m
    $209–870

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandviewbus bus
    9h 9m
    $190–743

Bloomington to Novi by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Novi, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to 12 Mile & Meadowbrook Nearside via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Grand River & Novi via Indianapolis, Detroit, First & Plaza Dr, and Grand River & 7 Mile SE in around 11h 40m.

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