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

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Bloomington by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 7m
    $87–182

  2. Drive 266.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Bloomingtoncar car 266.5 mi
    4h 37m
    $49–71

  3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ALO - BMI
    9h 25m
    $71–345

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 15m
    $59–120

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CID - BMI
    6h 16m
    $107–618

Waterloo to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Bloomington-Normal via Des Moines in around 10h 15m.

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