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How to get fromBloomington to Palatineby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Palatine by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    6h 49m
    $44–68

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    8h 40m
    $87–169

  3. Drive 248.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Palatinecar car 248.3 mi
    4h 48m
    $46–66

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    5h 52m
    $459–1,144

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    7h 48m
    $54–94

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    6h 4m
    $84–374

Bloomington to Palatine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Palatine. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Palatine via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 40m.

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