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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Bloomington by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 38m
    $84–174

  2. Drive 374.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Bloomingtoncar car 374.4 mi
    6h 18m
    $69–99

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SGF - BMI
    5h 25m
    $82–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    10h 15m
    $70–129

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    6h 16m
    $106–417

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 56m
    $98–379

Springfield to Bloomington by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bloomington-Normal via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 10h 15m.

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