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How to get fromBloomington to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BMI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 43m
    $134–720

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    12h 25m
    $68–155

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    5. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    17h 23m
    $142–317

  4. Drive 406.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Red River Gorgecar car 406.3 mi
    7h 10m
    $75–108

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 14m
    $155–755

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport, walk to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Red River Gorge via Indianapolis, IN, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 12h 25m.

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