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How to get fromForest Park to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Park to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    3h 23m
    $37–78

  2. Drive 126.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Park to Bloomingtoncar car 126.3 mi
    2h 21m
    $23–34

  3. Line 301 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    3h 42m
    $47–63

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 38m
    $34–266

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to LaSallesubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 44m
    $38–90

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 44m
    $32–65

Forest Park to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Watterson Commons via Oakbrook Mall in around 3h 42m.

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