There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 18m$43–95Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Bloomingtoncar 116.4 mi
2h 22m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 6m$49–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 21m$38–70
Geneva to Bloomington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bloomington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from State St & 3rd St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Geneva and Bloomington is 161 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Geneva to Bloomington, including transfers.
Geneva to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Geneva to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bloomington is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Geneva to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
Geneva to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Geneva to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bloomington is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Geneva to Bloomington.
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