There are 5 ways to get from Niles to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 54m$39–92Drive 137.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Niles to Bloomingtoncar 137.9 mi
2h 29m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 15m$48–63Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Harlem Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 48m$35–268Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 29m$35–65
Niles to Bloomington by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to Bloomington is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Oakton/Neva and arriving at Watterson Commons via Des Plaines Metra Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Niles to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Niles and Bloomington is 140 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Niles to Bloomington, including transfers.
Niles to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Niles to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Niles to Bloomington is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Niles, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Harlem Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Niles to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Niles to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to Bloomington is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Niles to Bloomington.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.