There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
6h 9m$81–173Drive 247.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Western Michigan Universitycar 247.1 mi
4h 18m$46–66Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
8h 24m$100–147Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
5h 39m$92–372Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
10h 14m$56–107Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane BMI - AZO
5h 35m$62–327
Bloomington to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Bloomington and Western Michigan University is 264 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Bloomington to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $330 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Western Michigan University via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Western Michigan University via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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 Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 3:44 PM in Bloomington and 4:44 PM in Western Michigan University.
Bloomington to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Western Michigan University is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Bloomington to Western Michigan University.
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