What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Bloomington–Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Dempster St & Dodge Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Bloomington–Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

The distance between Evanston and Bloomington–Normal is 137 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $17 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Bloomington–Normal bus from?

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dempster St & Dodge Ave station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Bloomington–Normal train from?

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

The best way to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Evanston to Bloomington–Normal bus arrive?

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Where does the Evanston to Bloomington–Normal train arrive?

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Bloomington–Normal is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal.

Where can I stay near Bloomington–Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Bloomington–Normal.

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
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1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 33m
$17–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dempster St & Dodge Ave to O'Hare MMF Bay 9Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
4h 22m
$47–63
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Bloomington–Normal141.4 mi
2h 38m
$26–38
Subway, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 32m
$36–251
Bus via LaSalle/Van Buren (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
6h 49m
$38–60
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bloomington–Normal
4h 27m
$164–430

Evanston to Bloomington–Normal by train and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dempster St & Dodge Ave to Watterson Commons via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 22m.

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