There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
4h 48m$55–122Drive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukeecar 207.9 mi
3h 39m$38–55Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
6h 33m$86–110Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BMI - MKE
5h 4m$79–604Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 30m$47–95Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
5h 49m$358–830Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MDW - MKE
5h 7m$116–721
Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Milwaukee is 210 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $85 - $110 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Milwaukee.
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