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

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

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BMI - PHL
    7h 2m
    $114–604

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 10m

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    22h 38m
    $323–675

  4. Drive 806 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Philadelphiacar car 806 mi
    13h 53m
    $148–213

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    6h 27m
    $183–480

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    7h 12m
    $146–640

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    7h 24m
    $217–1,210

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 22m

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 15m
    $381–782

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Philadelphia Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 10m.

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