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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane BMI - BDL
    9h 5m
    $96–444

  2. 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 Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 38m
    $330–732

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    26h
    $210–355

  4. Drive 1,002.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Springfieldcar car 1,002.7 mi
    17h 14m
    $183–265

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    7h 43m
    $144–590

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    8h 38m
    $122–500

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    $195–855

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    27h 51m
    $169–330

Bloomington to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 38m.

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