What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Bloomington is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Bloomington?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Bloomington is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $35 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Bloomington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Bloomington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Illinois to Bloomington?

The distance between Illinois and Bloomington is 124 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Bloomington without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Bloomington?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Bloomington bus from?

Illinois to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Bloomington train from?

Illinois to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Illinois to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Illinois to Bloomington is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Illinois to Bloomington bus arrive?

Illinois to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Where does the Illinois to Bloomington train arrive?

Illinois to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Illinois to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Bloomington is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Illinois to Bloomington.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois to Bloomington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Bloomington?

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Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
1h 58m
$35–85
Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Bloomingtoncar 133.2 mi
2h 23m
$25–36
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
4h 55m
$30–60
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 1m
$34–266

Illinois to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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