Bus Tickets from Chicago to Bloomington, IL

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Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Bloomington

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$149Average Duration8h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$15 - US$280Average Duration2h 6m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Bloomington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 2 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 6mAverage Duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance189 km
Latest bus departure9:30am

Chicago to Bloomington Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Chicago to Bloomington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Bloomington, IL

  1. How far is Chicago from Bloomington?

    The distance between Chicago and Bloomington is around 190 km (118 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Uptown Station, in Bloomington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-01
US$40
10-02
US$40
Today
US$39
10-04
US$39
10-05
US$41
10-06
US$34
10-07
US$33
10-08
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago

You can also go to Bloomington, IL by train

Train from Chicago to Bloomington, IL

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