There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BMI - RNO
9h 6m$151–651Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
44h 3m$295–583Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 5m$613–1,424Drive 1,834.1 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Renocar 1,834.1 mi
29h 59m$335–484Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CMI - RNO
9h 16m$176–687Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
7h 50m$219–827Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
8h 49m$182–686
Bloomington to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Reno is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Reno is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 3m.
The distance between Bloomington and Reno is 1643 miles. The road distance is 1844.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 44h 3m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Bloomington to Reno, including transfers.
Bloomington to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Reno is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 44h 3m.
Bloomington to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Reno is 2h behind Bloomington. It is currently 2:49 AM in Bloomington and 12:49 AM in Reno.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 44h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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