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

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

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 17m
    $101–402

  2. Drive 385.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Bloomingtoncar car 385.5 mi
    6h 31m
    $71–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 23m
    $132–270

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus Btw 1401
    9h 30m

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 33m
    $170–540

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    8h 27m
    $91–382

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 50m
    $81–364

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 27m
    $82–402

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    12h
    $74–148

Michigan to Bloomington by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Bloomington-Normal via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Bloomington via Indianapolis in around 9h 30m.

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