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How to get fromBoston to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane BOS - BMI
    6h 16m
    $97–443

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    25h 20m
    $372–749

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus
    26h 14m

  4. Drive 1,085.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Bloomingtoncar car 1,085.5 mi
    18h 40m
    $199–287

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 14m
    $122–476

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 47m
    $661–977

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 6m
    $417–956

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    27h 5m
    $181–369

Boston to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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