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How to get fromBloomington–Normal to Arlington Heightsby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Arlington Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    3h 35m
    $46–63

  2. Drive  136.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Arlington Heightscar car 136.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train Up-Nw
    3h 43m
    $38–81

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    4h 10m
    $35–231

  5. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 57m
    $40–61

Bloomington–Normal to Arlington Heights by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, 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 Arlington Heights via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 43m.

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