There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 27m$68–140Drive 208.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Bloomingtoncar 208.9 mi
3h 42m$39–56Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus 2-Southbound / ...
6h 43m$73–109Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
5h 5m$61–302Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 45m$70–108
Wisconsin to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Bloomington is 210 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Bloomington is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Watterson Commons via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 43m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wisconsin to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Bloomington is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Wisconsin to Bloomington.
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