There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
3h 49m$47–90Drive 137.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Palatinecar 137.6 mi
2h 26m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h$46–63Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
4h 18m$36–232Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
7h 38m$39–69
Bloomington to Palatine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Palatine is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Palatine is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Rand/Williams via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Bloomington and Palatine is 152 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Palatine without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bloomington to Palatine, including transfers.
Bloomington to Palatine bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Palatine is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Palatine bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Palatine is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bloomington to Palatine.
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