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Trains from Chicago to Bloomington

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from Chicago to Bloomington spanning 221 miles with a total travel time of 6 hours and 20 minutes. Your adventure includes a transfer, starting with a bus ride to Nashville, TN, and concluding with a short hop to Bloomington Transit Center with Miller Transportation.

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There are over 37 hotels to stay in Bloomington. Prices range from $37 per night.

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  • Greyhound and Miller Transportation are the main companies providing train routes from Chicago to Bloomington. The journey involves a transfer, with the first step being a bus towards Nashville, TN, and the second step continuing towards Bloomington. The total travel time ranges from approximately 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 44 minutes, depending on the specific route taken. For more information and booking, you can contact Greyhound at 1 231-2222 or visit their website at https://www.greyhound.com/transit and Miller Transportation through https://www.wanderu.com/en/buses-and-trains/miller-trailways-schedule-tickets-151/.
  • The fastest train route between Chicago and Bloomington is Route 1, which takes approximately 6 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 221-mile distance. This route includes a transfer, with the first step being a 3-hour bus ride towards Nashville, TN, followed by a 1-hour and 5-minute bus journey towards Bloomington. To book this route, you can contact Greyhound at 1 231-2222 or visit their website at https://www.greyhound.com/transit, as well as Miller Transportation through https://www.wanderu.com/en/buses-and-trains/miller-trailways-schedule-tickets-151/.
  • There are a total of three routes available between Chicago and Bloomington. Each route involves a transfer, with the first step being a bus journey towards Nashville, TN, and the second step continuing towards Bloomington. Travel times for these routes range from approximately 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 44 minutes, depending on the specific route chosen. For booking information, you can contact Greyhound at 1 231-2222 or visit their website at https://www.greyhound.com/transit, as well as Miller Transportation through https://www.wanderu.com/en/buses-and-trains/miller-trailways-schedule-tickets-151/.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Chicago to Bloomington typically departs in the early morning hours. The last train departure of the day is usually in the evening. Specific departure times may vary depending on the chosen route and schedule. For precise information on the first and last train schedules for your preferred route, it is recommended to check with the respective transport agencies, Greyhound and Miller Transportation, for up-to-date timetables.
  • There are no direct train trips between Chicago and Bloomington. The journey requires a transfer, typically in Indianapolis, before reaching Bloomington. Travelers will need to take a bus from Chicago to Nashville, TN, and then transfer to another bus heading towards Martinsville or Louisville which will eventually arrive at the Bloomington Transit Center. For further details on the transfer process and schedules, it is advisable to contact Greyhound and Miller Transportation, the respective transport providers for this route.

Will you be returning to Chicago by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bloomington to Chicago

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