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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.23 (€-26.92). The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 300 Lincoln Service7:06 AM1h43Uptown Station, Normal, IL8:49 AMSummit Station, Summit, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 300 Lincoln Service7:06 AM1h43Uptown Station, Normal, IL8:49 AMSummit Station, Summit, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA35215:00 AM1h14Bloomington-Normal6:14 AMO'Hare International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 306 Lincoln Service8:17 PM1h43Uptown Station, Normal, IL10:00 PMSummit Station, Summit, IL$241One-way0 transfers
- 300 Lincoln Service7:06 AM2h19Uptown Station, Normal, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$251One-way0 transfers
- 306 Lincoln Service8:17 PM2h26Uptown Station, Normal, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$251One-way0 transfers
1:10 PM5h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
- AA39722:30 PM1h15Bloomington-Normal3:45 PMO'Hare International Airport$4401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bloomington, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Uptown Station, Normal, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Bloomington, Normal Railway Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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