There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 27m$42–301Drive 207.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal207.5 mi
3h 37m$38–55Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
6h 3m$83–106Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)MKE - BMI
6h 15m$68–521Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 45m$56–124Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
5h 7m$66–279Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bloomington–Normal
4h 59m$200–448Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
5h 55m$100–351
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 37m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 3h 37m 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 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 $40 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $550 and takes 6h 15m.
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.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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
- $24–45
- 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
- $17–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- 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
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 37m to drive from Milwaukee to Bloomington–Normal.
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