Rome2Rio

How to get fromBloomington–Normal to Bryson Cityby plane, car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Bryson City

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Bryson City by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane BMI - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Bryson Citycar car
    6h 59m
    $83–410

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Bryson Citycar car
    24h 26m
    $153–254

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Bryson Citycar car
    35h 42m
    $346–829

  4. Drive  595.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Bryson Citycar car 595.7 mi
    11h 11m
    $109–157

  5. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane BMI - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Bryson Citycar car
    7h 29m
    $155–873

  6. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BMI - ATL
    2. Drive from Atlanta-Airport-ATL to Bryson Citycar car
    6h 33m
    $106–506

  7. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane BMI - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Bryson Citycar car
    7h 53m
    $133–686

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ORD - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Bryson Citycar car
    7h 28m
    $103–419

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ORD - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Bryson Citycar car
    8h 13m
    $160–802

  10. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Bryson Citycar car
    24h 55m
    $171–334

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bloomington–Normal to Bryson City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 568.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Bryson City, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington–Normal to Bryson City. However, you can take the bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport, walk to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Bryson City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Bryson City via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 24h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound