What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

The fastest way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville, TN and Bloomington?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville, TN to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

The distance between Nashville, TN and Bloomington is 487 miles. The road distance is 386.6 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville, TN to Bloomington without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $90 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville, TN to Bloomington bus from?

Nashville, TN to Bloomington bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville station.

Bus or fly from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Nashville, TN to Bloomington bus arrive?

Nashville, TN to Bloomington bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Nashville, TN to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville, TN to Bloomington is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Nashville, TN to Bloomington.

Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.

Nashville, TN to Bloomington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nashville, TN to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Indianapolisbus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
11h 5m
$95–222
Drive 384.4 mi
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1. Drive from Nashville, TN to Bloomingtoncar 384.4 mi
7h 17m
$71–102
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane BNA - BMI
7h 58m
$77–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
11h 7m
$96–194
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 40m
$94–204
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BNA - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 21m
$99–464
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BNA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 32m
$134–819
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 59m
$143–381

Nashville, TN to Bloomington by bus and train

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Distance: 484.5 mi
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Nashville, TN to Bloomington-Normal via Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, Indianapolis, Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd, Ctc-R, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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