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How to get fromGary to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 5m
    $51–96

  2. Drive 135.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gary to Bloomingtoncar car 135.6 mi
    2h 28m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Stationbus bus Peoria line
    5h 50m
    $57–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 41m
    $41–274

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 35m
    $35–74

Gary to Bloomington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Gary to Bloomington-Normal via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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