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How to get fromPark Ridge to Bloomingtonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Park Ridge to Bloomington by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3h 13m
    $226–459

  2. Drive 399.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Bloomingtoncar car 399.8 mi
    6h 30m
    $73–106

  3. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    9h 47m
    $81–128

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    9h 59m
    $139–281

  5. Train, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    4h 11m
    $84–496

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    5h 20m
    $641–1,047

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    13h 12m
    $74–145

Park Ridge to Bloomington by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Greenwood Ave to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington via Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 9h 47m.

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