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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MSP - BMI
    5h 1m
    $68–386

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 55m
    $172–358

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    12h 55m
    $110–175

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Bloomingtonrideshare rideshare 457.6 mi
    7h 33m

  5. Drive 457.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Bloomingtoncar car 457.6 mi
    7h 33m
    $84–121

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 9m
    $94–421

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 28m
    $266–481

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus bus
    15h 52m
    $128–200

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Bloomington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Bloomington-Normal via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 55m.

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