There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 22m$67–116Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Bloomington–Normalcar 141.8 mi
2h 38m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 4m$73–96Train, fly
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
5h 18m$57–294Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 36m$69–116
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Portage and Bloomington–Normal is 168 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Portage to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Bloomington-Normal via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Bloomington via Gary Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Portage to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Bloomington–Normal is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Portage to Bloomington–Normal.
There are 43+ hotels available in Bloomington–Normal.