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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 307 Lincoln Service7:32 PM1h44Summit Station, Summit, IL9:16 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 307 Lincoln Service7:32 PM1h44Summit Station, Summit, IL9:16 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA397212:59 PM0h58O'Hare International Airport1:57 PMBloomington-Normal$4411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM1h58Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:13 AMUptown Station, Normal, IL$251One-way0 transfers
- 307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM2h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:16 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$251One-way0 transfers
- 305 Lincoln Service5:42 PM1h43Summit Station, Summit, IL7:25 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$271One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM4h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:25 PMBloomington, Normal Railway Station$431One-way0 transfers
- AA378611:00 PM0h59O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMBloomington-Normal$4411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Uptown Station, Normal, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Bloomington, Normal Railway Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bloomington, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bloomington, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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