How far is Bloomington from Peoria?

About 35 miles (56 km) separate Bloomington and Peoria.

Bus Bloomington to Peoria from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bloomington to Peoria on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:20pm	Uptown Station	1h 20m	5:40pm	Peoria Station	CheapestFastest
		4:20pm	Uptown Station	1h 30m	5:50pm	Bradley University	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:22 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Peoria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $24	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$40 - $45	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Peoria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Peoria. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Peoria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration1h 20m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance35 miles (55 km)

Latest bus departure4:20pm

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Amtrak

4/55,477 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Bloomington to Peoria Bus

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

Best price found

09/22

$22

09/23

$22

Today

$18

09/25

$18

09/26

$22

09/27

$22

09/28

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Peoria was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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 Peoria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $22 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Peoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-09-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Peoria, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bloomington to Peoria that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Peoria?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 20m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 14m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures1

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