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Eskenazi Museum Of Art
Indiana University’s major art museum with global collections, notable architecture, and free public galleries.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orland Park, IL to Bloomington, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orland Park, IL to Bloomington, IL:
A train is $51 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Orland Park, IL to Bloomington, IL costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $23 (€19)). 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.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Orland Park, IL to Bloomington, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
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Indiana University’s major art museum with global collections, notable architecture, and free public galleries.
Local history museum covering Bloomington and Monroe County through exhibits on community life, industry, and culture.
Indiana University museum focused on world cultures, material culture, and changing academic exhibitions.
Bloomington’s best-known downtown street, lined with shops, venues, and a lively college-town atmosphere.
Walkable downtown core centered on the courthouse, popular for events, people-watching, and historic character.
Scenic limestone campus with memorable quads, gates, and paths that make it a highlight of the city.
A Hoosier classic: a pounded, breaded pork cutlet fried crisp and served on a bun, often comically larger than the bread.
Indiana's state pie, made with a rich custard-style filling of cream, sugar, and vanilla in a flaky crust.
A hearty Midwestern breakfast staple with soft biscuits covered in peppery sausage gravy, common in diners around southern Indiana.
A well-known old-school steakhouse famed for large steaks, red-sauce dishes, and a celebratory, traditional dining room.
A long-running Bloomington brewery and restaurant known for Indiana craft beer, pub fare, and a lively, casual atmosphere.
An iconic Bloomington institution serving burgers, sandwiches, and classic pub food in a historic college-town atmosphere.
Generally moderate for U.S. travelers. Casual dining and coffee are affordable, while hotels and fine dining can be pricier during peak university or event dates.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants; 15-20% for delivery; USD 1-2 per drink at bars; round up or tip 10-15% for taxis; a few dollars for hotel staff.
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