There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 17m$36–77Drive 122.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Riversidecar 122.7 mi
2h 13m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
3h 13m$46–63Fly, line 331 bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
3h 54m$34–239Bus via Chicago Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 38m$35–65
Bloomington to Riverside by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Riverside is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at North Riverside Park Mall via Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Bloomington and Riverside is 116 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Bloomington to Riverside, including transfers.
Bloomington to Riverside bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Riverside is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Riverside, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
- $29–230
- 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
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1st
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Riverside bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Riverside is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Bloomington to Riverside.
There are 1334+ hotels available in Riverside.