What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Bloomington?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Bloomington?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Detroit to Bloomington?

The distance between Detroit and Bloomington is 406 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Bloomington without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Bloomington?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Detroit to Bloomington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Bloomington bus from?

Detroit to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Bloomington train from?

Detroit to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $400 and takes 6h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Detroit to Bloomington bus arrive?

Detroit to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Bloomington?

Bloomington is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:21 PM in Detroit and 8:21 PM in Bloomington.

Where does the Detroit to Bloomington train arrive?

Detroit to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Bloomington is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Detroit to Bloomington.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Bloomington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Bloomington?

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Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 44+ hotels available in Bloomington.

Detroit to Bloomington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 4m
$124–269
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DTW - BMI
6h 42m
$63–393
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 41m
$126–226
Drive 385.5 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Bloomingtoncar 385.5 mi
6h 31m
$71–102
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 45m
$67–129
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 50m
$170–540
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 18m
$169–742
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 42m
$505–1,065

Detroit to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.1 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day.

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