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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 38m
    $42–93

  2. Drive 143.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmette to Bloomingtoncar car 143.8 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 50m
    $50–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 45m
    $38–272

  5. Bus via Harrison & Jefferson (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 41m
    $37–68

Wilmette to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Wilmette to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Watterson Commons via Davis & Benson, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 50m.

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