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How to get fromLee's Summit to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 16m
    $130–280

  2. Drive 362 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Bloomingtoncar car 362 mi
    6h 33m
    $67–96

  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
    8h 8m
    $86–481

  4. Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 9m
    $108–508

  5. 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
    8h 21m
    $138–713

  6. 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
    8h 45m
    $387–840

Lee's Summit to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lee's Summit Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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