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

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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bloomington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PHL - BMI
    7h 10m
    $114–604

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    18h 55m
    $129–244

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    23h 58m
    $313–1,221

  4. Drive 807.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bloomingtoncar car 807.3 mi
    13h 51m
    $148–213

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 11m
    $181–481

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 47m
    $130–543

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PHL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from City Link to Uptown Stationbus bus
    9h 33m

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 57m
    $216–1,216

  9. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    8h 59m
    $189–921

  10. Bus via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus
    20h 29m

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    30h 8m
    $382–776

Philadelphia to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 18h 55m.

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