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How to get fromLake Bluff to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Bluff to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 11m
    $43–94

  2. Drive 157.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Bluff to Bloomingtoncar car 157.2 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–42

  3. Line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    6h 6m
    $52–72

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    5h 18m
    $39–273

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 14m
    $38–69

Lake Bluff to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Bluff, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Bluff to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Bluff to Watterson Commons via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 6m.

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