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How to get fromEl Paso to Bloomingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ELP - BMI
    9h 25m
    $178–743

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    30h 20m
    $217–329

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    42h 23m
    $550–1,200

  4. Drive 1,324.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Bloomingtoncar car 1,324.2 mi
    22h 34m
    $242–350

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ELP - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    10h 3m
    $202–780

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 29m
    $215–770

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    10h 10m
    $194–682

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ELP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    11h 31m
    $280–1,055

El Paso to Bloomington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Bloomington-Normal via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 30h 20m.

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