There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 12m$38–78Drive 124.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normalcar 124.5 mi
2h 15m$23–33Line 322 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus 322
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 26m$50–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Bloomington–Normal124.5 mi
2h 15mSubway, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 29m$36–271Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 45m$36–68
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Summit Amtrak and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Bloomington–Normal is 118 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Summit Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 322 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Watterson Commons via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oakbrook Mall in around 4h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Bloomington–Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Oak Brook Center / Macy's station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Bloomington–Normal.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington–Normal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Bloomington–Normal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.