There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Wauconda by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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
3h 27m$105–135Drive 144 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Waucondacar 144 mi
2h 53m$27–38Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grovetrain Up-Nw
4h 31m$74–126Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Fox River Grovetrain
4h 54m$64–268Train via Grayslake
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
4h 38m$74–128
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Wauconda is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Wauconda is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Woodfield Mall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Fox River Grove via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Bloomington and Wauconda is 152 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Wauconda without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Bloomington to Wauconda, including transfers.
Bloomington to Wauconda bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Wauconda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Wauconda is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Wauconda, 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 Wauconda via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Fox River Grove in around 4h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Wauconda bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Wauconda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Wauconda is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bloomington to Wauconda.
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