There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Bloomington by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
1h 15m$50–87Drive 93.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Bloomingtoncar 93.5 mi
1h 45m$18–25Train via Chicago
- Take the train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Stationtrain Sws
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 14m$41–92
Manhattan to Bloomington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Bloomington is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Bloomington is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $50 - $90.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Manhattan and Bloomington is 97 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Manhattan to Bloomington, including transfers.
Manhattan to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
Manhattan to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Bloomington is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Manhattan to Bloomington.
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What companies run services between Manhattan, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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