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How to get fromMinneapolis to Bloomington–Normalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Bloomington–Normal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MSP - BMI
    6h 34m
    $63–383

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 44m
    $147–328

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    12h 15m
    $110–179

  4. Drive 457.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bloomington–Normalcar car 457.7 mi
    7h 28m
    $84–121

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 33m
    $95–475

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 53m
    $249–472

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 5m
    $145–750

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    15h 22m
    $125–190

Minneapolis to Bloomington–Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Bloomington-Normal via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 44m.

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