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How to get fromChicago to Bloomington Airport (BMI)by plane, train, bus, subway, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Bloomington Airport (BMI) by plane, train, bus, subway, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    2h 45m
    $32–265

  2. Drive 131.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Bloomington Airport (BMI)car car 131.2 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Central Illinois Regional Airportbus bus Tn
    3h 19m
    $40–82

  4. Subway, line 322 bus, bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to 54th/Cermaksubway subway
    2. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Central Illinois Regional Airportbus bus Tn
    6h 10m
    $50–69

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago to Bloomington-BMIrideshare rideshare 131.2 mi
    2h 21m

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 16m
    $33–61

Chicago to Bloomington Airport (BMI) by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bloomington Airport (BMI), USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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