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How to get fromBloomington to Shawnee National Forestby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Shawnee National Forest by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $142–272

  2. Drive 237.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Shawnee National Forestcar car 237.3 mi
    5h 11m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $163–265

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane BMI - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $131–436

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $135–238

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $196–391

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 277.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the taxi to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, take the bus to Marathon Gas Station - Marion, then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Carbondale, then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest.

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