There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 19m$40–85Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Stationcar 131.6 mi
2h 20m$24–35Bus via O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound / ...
4h 23m$46–65Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
3h 30m$31–216Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 44m$55–80
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Chicago Union Station is 124 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- 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
- $28–210
- 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
- $28–210
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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–Normal to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Union Station.
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