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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bloomington–Normal by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PHL - BMI
    7h 6m
    $104–604

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    18h 55m
    $138–266

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    23h 58m
    $278–1,179

  4. Drive 808.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bloomington–Normalcar car 808.7 mi
    13h 54m
    $148–214

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 10m
    $136–676

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 45m
    $150–438

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 2m
    $251–706

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    23h 7m
    $158–284

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    30h 8m
    $335–719

Philadelphia to Bloomington–Normal by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 18h 55m.

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