There are 5 ways to get from Harvard to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 52m$45–97Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to Bloomingtoncar 156.3 mi
2h 42m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 808
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
7h 31m$50–67Train, fly
- Take the train from Harvard to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
5h 13m$40–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 55m$40–72
Harvard to Bloomington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Bloomington is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Ayer/Diggins/Division and arriving at Watterson Commons via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Harvard and Bloomington is 188 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Harvard to Bloomington, including transfers.
Harvard to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Ayer/Diggins/Division station.
Harvard to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Harvard station.
The best way to get from Harvard to Bloomington is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Harvard, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Harvard to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Watterson Commons via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Northwest Transportation Center, and Woodfield Mall in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Harvard to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
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 Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
Harvard to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.
Harvard to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Bloomington is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Harvard to Bloomington.
There are 43+ hotels available in Bloomington.