There are 5 ways to get from Winnetka to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 44m$47–93Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnetka to Bloomingtoncar 146.4 mi
2h 45m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 56m$49–67Train, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 26m$38–272Bus via Harrison & Jefferson (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 47m$37–73
Winnetka to Bloomington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Bloomington is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Davis CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Winnetka and Bloomington is 142 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Winnetka to Bloomington, including transfers.
Winnetka to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Davis CTA Station.
Winnetka to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Bloomington is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Winnetka to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Watterson Commons via Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 56m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Bloomington bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.
Winnetka to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Bloomington is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Winnetka to Bloomington.
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