There are 6 ways to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Road Ranger Truck Stop - ChampaignQuerétaro
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
13h 43m$144–302Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Texarkana Amtrak Station to Bloomington-NormalTexas Eagle
14h 32m$60–210Drive 647.5 mi
- Drive from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal647.5 mi
11h 32m$119–171Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)TXK - BMI
8h 37m$86–423Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)TXK - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
8h 24m$120–495Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)TXK - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
8h 5m$109–468
Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal is to train which costs $60 - $210 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $100 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Texarkana Amtrak Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Texarkana and Bloomington–Normal is 729 miles. The road distance is 651.3 miles.
The best way to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Texarkana Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 14h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $430 and takes 8h 37m.
Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Texarkana to Bloomington–Normal.
What companies run services between Texarkana, AR, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Bloomington via Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Texarkana Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 14h 32m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Texarkana Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–160
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $80–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–470
- Business Class
- $180–470
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $110–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
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