There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DTW - BMI
5h 26m$62–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 25m$123–268Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 2m$128–228Drive 383.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI)car 383.5 mi
6h 29m$70–102Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
11h 6m$68–130
Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Bloomington Airport (BMI). However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Central Illinois Regional Airport via Indianapolis Union Station and Uptown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI). However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Detroit and Bloomington Airport (BMI) is 336 miles. The road distance is 385.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI), including transfers.
Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Bloomington Airport (BMI), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport via Chicago Union Station, Bloomington-Normal, and Uptown Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Bloomington Airport (BMI) is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:17 AM in Detroit and 5:17 AM in Bloomington Airport (BMI).
Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI) is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Detroit to Bloomington Airport (BMI).
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington Airport (BMI).





