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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bloomington to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane BMI - DCA
    5h 28m
    $111–601

  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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    20h 49m
    $290–632

  3. Bus

    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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    22h
    $163–285

  4. Drive 729 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Washingtoncar car 729 mi
    12h 58m
    $133–193

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    5h 30m
    $159–777

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    6h 17m
    $162–937

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane STL - DCA
    6h 28m
    $214–487

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 13m
    $224–990

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 35m
    $161–929

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 44m
    $256–530

Bloomington to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 49m.

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