There are 3 ways to get from Fort Madison to Bloomington by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 49m$30–62Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Bloomingtoncar 134.3 mi
3h 7m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 18m$111–229
Fort Madison to Bloomington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Bloomington is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Bloomington is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Bloomington is 141 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Bloomington without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Fort Madison to Bloomington, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
Fort Madison to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Bloomington is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Fort Madison to Bloomington.
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What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Fort Madison to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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