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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PDX - BMI
    9h 21m
    $114–494

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d
    $609–1,349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2d 1h
    $357–582

  4. Drive  2,028.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bloomingtoncar car 2,028.5 mi
    34h 7m
    $371–535

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PDX - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    10h 27m
    $139–529

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 23m
    $208–386

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 4m
    $135–531

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    11h 1m
    $226–546

Portland to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,741.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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