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McLean County Museum of History
Outstanding local history museum in a restored courthouse annex, featuring Abraham Lincoln, Route 66, and immersive county exhibits.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfort, IL to Bloomington, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The journey is about 53m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 54m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $22 (€18)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfort, IL to Bloomington, IL trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 2:12 PM Frankfort, IL | 1h01 | 3:13 PM Bloomington, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfort, IL to Bloomington, IL run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for good service. Some bills include gratuity, so check first.
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