There are 4 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 25m$87–110Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Bloomingtoncar 145.1 mi
2h 38m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 16m$63–118Train, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 37m$57–295
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Watterson Commons via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Zurich to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Bloomington is 156 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Lake Zurich to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Bloomington is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Bloomington-Normal via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 16m.
- 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 Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- +1 800-448-0572
- [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
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Zurich to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Lake Zurich to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Bloomington is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Lake Zurich to Bloomington.
There are 43+ hotels available in Bloomington.