There are 9 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2h 55m$20–169Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
4h 36m$50–66Drive 131.7 mi
- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch)131.7 mi
2h 19m$24–35Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
3h 28m$34–221Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
6h 6m$35–57Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Bloomington–Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 13m$172–393Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
4h 9m$71–300Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PIA - ORD
4h 44m$59–265Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
4h 11m$55–269
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal station to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch). However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Chicago & Paulina via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago & Cicero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch). However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Division via Clinton-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) is 129 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–170 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Red Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-827-9707
CiRyde
- Phone
- +1 309-828-0123
- Website
- ciryde.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch).
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