How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from $36. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bloomington?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Bloomington is 8h 40m, covering a distance of 118 miles (189 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 1m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Bloomington?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 2:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington?

A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Bloomington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Bloomington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Bloomington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Bloomington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Bloomington from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on March 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 55m	2:25pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 50m	7:05pm	Bloomington/Normal (Shell) (IL)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	2:25pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	7:05pm	Bloomington/Normal (Shell) (IL)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:27 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Bloomington

We recommend taking the train

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 $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 6mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $74	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $51	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Bloomington?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,292 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,525 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,766 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the excellent organization and smooth rides. Many appreciated the comfortable seats and found train travel to be a great value with easy access to destinations like Bloomington. However, there were concerns about handling disruptive passengers effectively, as some felt unsafe due to inadequate intervention from staff during incidents of harassment.

Amtrak Chicago Bloomington recent customer reviews

We are from NH-fly into midway and love the option of the train to Bloomington(son and daughter in law), great value, easy travel. Love train travel

Denise L.

November 12, 2024

Horrible. I’ve never taken an Amtrak where it doesn’t randomly stop for at least 1 hour. Last night was 2 hours.

Natalie R.

March 1, 2024

The comfortable seats, We had a problem with a few loud 'drunk' guys on our train and the conductor that came by just said that's to bad the train is full, and we had to ask them to settle down and afterwards felt unsafe, and they continued to verbally harass us and call us names the conductor never came back around! Really wish he would have asked them to settle down.

Sarah D.

September 10, 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Bloomington, IL by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from $36. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bloomington?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Bloomington is 8h 40m, covering a distance of 118 miles (189 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Bloomington?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 2:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington?
A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Bloomington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Bloomington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Bloomington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Bloomington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/05

$38

03/06

$41

Today

$41

03/08

$39

03/09

$32

03/10

$33

03/11

$32

03/12

$30

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Mar 12, 2026 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $66 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 $30 which is on 2026-03-12.

Usually Greyhound 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.