There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 25m$47–62Drive 125.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmhurst to Bloomingtoncar 125.1 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 42m$42–93Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus
- Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 20m$36–271Bus via Madison & Canal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 45m$37–68
Elmhurst to Bloomington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from York/Second/Palmer and arriving at Watterson Commons via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Bloomington is 125 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Elmhurst to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Bloomington is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmhurst to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Elmhurst to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Bloomington is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Elmhurst to Bloomington.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.