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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
- 22 Texas Eagle11:08 AM2h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$481One-way0 transfers
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- 22 Texas Eagle11:08 AM2h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 22 Texas Eagle11:08 AM2h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 PM5h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$781One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:30 PM7h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$711One-way1 transfer - +FlixBus11:20 AM4h45Bloomington, Normal Railway Station4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1601One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 4 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 and bus 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 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 Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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