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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Waukesha by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 31m
    $77–155

  2. Drive 204.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Bloomington to Waukeshacar car 204.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $38–54

  3. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    7h 39m
    $92–118

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 59m
    $58–105

Bloomington to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 7h 39m.

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