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How to get fromRolla to Bloomingtonby shuttle, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rolla to Bloomington by shuttle, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 16m
    $187–256

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolla to Bloomingtoncar car 264.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $49–70

  3. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane COU - BMI
    8h 10m
    $71–352

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    6h 56m
    $232–358

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane STL - BMI
    7h 44m
    $200–554

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Rolla, MO, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rolla to Bloomington. However, you can take the shuttle to St Louis International Airport, walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Rolla to Bloomington in around 4h 30m.

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