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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 55m
    $43–93

  2. Drive 120 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Bloomingtoncar car 120 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    3h 58m
    $48–64

  4. Train, line 90 bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 50m
    $40–274

  5. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 58m
    $38–68

Glen Ellyn to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, 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.

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