There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 15m$36–82Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Bloomington–Normalcar 128.6 mi
2h 31m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 35m$49–65Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h$36–260Train, bus
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 21m$36–72
Elgin to Bloomington–Normal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D and arriving at Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Elgin and Bloomington–Normal is 161 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Elgin to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station.
Elgin to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
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 Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
Elgin to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Bloomington–Normal is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal.
There are 45+ hotels available in Bloomington–Normal.