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How to get fromMcLean to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from McLean to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DCA - BMI
    7h 14m
    $136–709

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane IAD - BMI
    7h 39m
    $124–436

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    22h 32m
    $286–593

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    25h 39m
    $138–283

  5. Drive 724.1 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Bloomingtoncar car 724.1 mi
    12h 45m
    $133–191

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 31m
    $153–686

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 51m
    $225–995

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 2m
    $167–948

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    24h 41m
    $250–524

McLean to Bloomington by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to Bloomington-Normal via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 32m.

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