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How to get fromPlano to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plano to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 11m
    $51–113

  2. Drive 100.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plano to Bloomingtoncar car 100.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $19–27

  3. Train, line 722 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    5h 12m
    $55–79

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 17m
    $46–93

Plano to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Plano, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Plano Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 11m.

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