There are 6 ways to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus Cleveland
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 32m$49–134Drive 231.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shipshewana to Bloomingtoncar 231.7 mi
4h 18m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 37m$92–217Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Garybus
- Take the train from Gary 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
8h 8m$51–320Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Stationbus Peoria line
8h 35m$66–120Bus
- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 20m$44–109
Shipshewana to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Shipshewana to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Shipshewana and arriving at Uptown Station via Harrison & Jefferson, Forest Park CTA Station and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Shipshewana station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Shipshewana and Bloomington is 270 miles. The road distance is 233.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington, including transfers.
Shipshewana to Bloomington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Shipshewana station.
Shipshewana to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Shipshewana to Bloomington is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Shipshewana, IN, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Shipshewana to Bloomington-Normal via Elkhart, Elkhart Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shipshewana to Uptown Station via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 8h 35m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Shipshewana to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Shipshewana to Bloomington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Shipshewana. It is currently 2:48 PM in Shipshewana and 1:48 PM in Bloomington.
Shipshewana to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shipshewana to Bloomington is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Shipshewana to Bloomington.
There are 43+ hotels available in Bloomington.













