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How to get fromWest Chicago to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from West Chicago to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 10m
    $43–94

  2. Drive 116.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Bloomingtoncar car 116.9 mi
    2h 14m
    $22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    5h 13m
    $52–68

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 13m
    $38–69

West Chicago to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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