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How to get fromBloomington to Oak Forestby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Oak Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Joliet to Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    2h 30m
    $32–63

  2. Drive 115.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Oak Forestcar car 115.4 mi
    2h 5m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, line 322 bus, line 383 bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station to Midway Orange Line Stationbus bus 54B
    4. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to 15840 S Cicero Avebus bus 383
    5h 18m
    $52–70

  4. Fly, 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 train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train
    4h 32m
    $36–232

Bloomington to Oak Forest by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Oak Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Oak Forest via Joliet Gateway Center and Joliet in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to 15840 S Cicero Ave via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Midway CTA Station in around 5h 18m.

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