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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 26m
    $41–67

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 16m
    $86–167

  3. Drive 253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Bloomingtoncar car 253.9 mi
    4h 57m
    $47–67

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $458–1,142

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    8h 12m
    $56–87

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 1m
    $101–495

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $83–337

Elgin to Bloomington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Bloomington, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Bloomington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Bloomington, IN via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 16m.

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