There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
5h 43m$85–190Drive 253.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Bloomingtoncar 253.5 mi
4h 42m$47–67Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane COU - BMI
6h 59m$138–438Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane COU - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
6h 9m$162–475Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 56m$159–447
Jefferson City to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Bloomington is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Bloomington is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson City Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Bloomington is 280 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $85 - $190.
The train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 5h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.
Jefferson City to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Bloomington is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 6h 59m.
Jefferson City to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Bloomington is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Jefferson City to Bloomington.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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