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How to get fromKansas City to Bloomingtonby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 10m
    $99–203

  2. Drive 370 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Bloomingtoncar car 370 mi
    6h 23m
    $68–98

  3. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MCI - BMI
    6h 53m
    $86–481

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 52m
    $130–290

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 55m
    $108–508

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 7m
    $138–713

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 31m
    $387–840

Kansas City to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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