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

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There are 6 ways to get from Missouri to Bloomington by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 16m
    $100–205

  2. Drive 370 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Bloomingtoncar car 370 mi
    6h 23m
    $68–98

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 30m
    $69–141

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 20m
    $96–450

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 58m
    $140–290

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 51m
    $314–792

Missouri to Bloomington by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Des Moines in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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