There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to Sycamore by bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
4h 41m$122–159Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Sycamorecar 122.1 mi
2h 9m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 58m$100–153
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Sycamore is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Sycamore is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Bloomington and Sycamore is 177 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Sycamore without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bloomington to Sycamore, including transfers.
Bloomington to Sycamore bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Sycamore is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Sycamore, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Elburn in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Sycamore bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Sycamore is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bloomington to Sycamore.
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