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There are 7 ways to get from Palatine to Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 8m
    $43–69

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 1m
    $88–169

  3. Drive 247.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Bloomingtoncar car 247.7 mi
    4h 50m
    $46–66

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    5h 57m
    $459–1,143

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    7h 18m
    $54–94

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $105–534

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    8h 24m
    $89–338

Palatine to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Bloomington, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Bloomington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Bloomington, IN via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 1m.

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