Bus Tickets from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US

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Next departures for Bloomington to Lincoln on September 13
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Lincoln

Bus
Average PriceUS$132 - US$132Average Duration12h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
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Average PriceUS$150 - US$150Average Duration15h 20m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
12h 45mAverage Duration
US$132Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$132
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:30am
Distance647 km

Bloomington to Lincoln Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington, IL - Lincoln, NE, US

  1. How far is Bloomington from Lincoln?

    The distance covered from Bloomington to Lincoln is 648 km (402 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloomington to Lincoln?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Uptown Station, in Bloomington, and end it at Lincoln Bus Depot, in Lincoln.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of US$125

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$125 to US$645 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$125 which is on 2025-09-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bloomington to Lincoln will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Lincoln, NE, US?

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