There are 5 ways to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Arlington Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 56m$43–94Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rolling Meadows to Bloomingtoncar 136.8 mi
2h 26m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 14m$50–67Train, fly
- Take the train from Arlington Park to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 53m$37–271Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 59m$38–69
Rolling Meadows to Bloomington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rolling Meadows station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Arlington Park and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Rolling Meadows and Bloomington is 150 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington, including transfers.
Rolling Meadows to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Rolling Meadows to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Park station.
The best way to get from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Rolling Meadows, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Arlington Park to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Arlington Park to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Arlington Park to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rolling Meadows to Bloomington bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Rolling Meadows to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolling Meadows to Bloomington is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rolling Meadows to Bloomington.
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