There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Winnetka by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain Up-N
3h 32m$47–90Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Winnetkacar 146.4 mi
2h 43m$27–39Bus via O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
5h 14m$49–68Fly, 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 Clybourn to Winnetkatrain
4h 31m$36–232Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 21m$39–69
Bloomington to Winnetka by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Winnetka is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Winnetka is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Elm St & Birch St via Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Winnetka via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Bloomington and Winnetka is 142 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Winnetka without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Bloomington to Winnetka, including transfers.
Bloomington to Winnetka bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Winnetka is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via O'Hare International Terminal 2, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Winnetka via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Clybourn to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Winnetka bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.
Bloomington to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Winnetka is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bloomington to Winnetka.
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