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How to get fromElgin to Bloomington–Normalby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 15m
    $46–92

  2. Drive 128.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Bloomington–Normalcar car 128.6 mi
    2h 31m
    $24–34

  3. Line 554 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    2. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus 2-Southbound / ...
    5h 6m
    $42–63

  4. Bus, fly

    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 Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    3h 56m
    $36–270

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 22m
    $60–89

Elgin to Bloomington–Normal by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Watterson Commons via Northwest Transportation Center and Woodfield Mall in around 5h 6m.

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