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How to get fromBloomington to Thomsonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to Thomson by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Thomsontaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    $185–291

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Thomsoncar car 146.4 mi
    3h 2m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Thomsontaxi taxi
    10h 47m
    $199–285

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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Thomson, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Thomson. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Moline Center Station, then take the taxi to Thomson. Alternatively, you can drive from Bloomington to Thomson in around 3h 2m.

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