There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 27m$53–125Drive 207.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normalcar 207.5 mi
3h 39m$38–55Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 3m$86–109Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
5h 3m$67–272Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 45m$42–93Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bloomington–Normaltaxi
5h 5m$198–451Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
5h 59m$93–320
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Bloomington–Normal is 210 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $85 - $110 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Watterson Commons via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal.
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