Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to Bloomington–Normalby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Bloomington–Normal

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bloomington–Normal by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane LAX - BMI
    8h 46m
    $129–564

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    42h 52m
    $559–1,210

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    46h 25m
    $333–526

  4. Drive  1,926.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bloomington–Normalcar car 1,926.2 mi
    31h 58m
    $352–508

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 19m
    $181–451

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 9m
    $180–681

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 7m
    $149–577

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 35m
    $160–453

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    10h 47m
    $228–924

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    11h 2m
    $204–442

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $650–1,500

Los Angeles to Bloomington–Normal by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Bloomington–Normal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,697.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bloomington-Normal via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 46h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers