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

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There are 12 ways to get from New Jersey to Bloomington by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane EWR - BMI
    7h 29m
    $82–436

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    19h 27m
    $165–297

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    24h 42m
    $337–1,286

  4. Drive 857.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Bloomingtoncar car 857.8 mi
    15h 2m
    $157–227

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PHL - BMI
    7h 52m
    $114–575

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 1m
    $158–945

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 53m
    $201–472

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 30m
    $170–334

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 41m
    $249–655

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    9h 8m
    $256–1,073

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    20h 35m
    $137–261

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    31h 21m
    $389–825

New Jersey to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration19h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 786.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Bloomington-Normal via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 42m.

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