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

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There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORF - BMI
    5h 41m
    $111–471

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    27h 3m
    $357–740

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    27h 4m
    $163–327

  4. Drive 867.6 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Bloomingtoncar car 867.6 mi
    15h 12m
    $159–229

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    6h 44m
    $140–508

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 56m
    $138–508

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

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ORF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 36m
    $132–460

Norfolk to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Bloomington-Normal via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 3m.

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