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How to get fromCedar Falls to Bloomingtonby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Bloomington by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 24m
    $86–186

  2. Drive 272.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Bloomingtoncar car 272.7 mi
    4h 46m
    $50–72

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

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ALO - BMI
    9h 23m
    $67–340

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 32m
    $60–122

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ALO - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    7h 46m
    $91–377

Cedar Falls to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Bloomington-Normal via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Des Moines in around 11h 32m.

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