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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $36.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m 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 $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
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.
- 301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM1h58Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:13 AMUptown Station, Normal, IL$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM1h58Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:13 AMUptown Station, Normal, IL$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA380910:57 PM1h02O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMBloomington-Normal$4501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner9:50 AM2h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:56 AMUptown Station, Normal, IL$421One-way0 transfers
- 305 Lincoln Service5:20 PM2h05Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:25 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$571One-way0 transfers
- 307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM2h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:16 PMUptown Station, Normal, IL$571One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM4h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:25 PMBloomington, Normal Railway Station$561One-way0 transfers
- AA39724:27 PM1h05O'Hare International Airport5:32 PMBloomington-Normal$4501One-way0 transfers
- AA34369:55 AM1h08O'Hare International Airport11:03 AMBloomington-Normal$4501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- 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 and bus 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, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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