Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest

$44

Average

$44

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

12:55PM5h35

Bloomington, IL

06:30PMChicago, IL

$441One-way

0 transfers

Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Greyhound	12:55PM Bloomington, IL	5h35	06:30PM Chicago, IL	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Fastest Journey

5 h 35 m

Average

5 h 35 m

Buses per day

Distance

189 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Bloomington, IL for Chicago, IL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

12:55PM5h35

Bloomington, IL

06:30PMChicago, IL

$441One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL

Buses from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€29) but you can travel from only $14 (€13) by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $14 (€13)

Distance

116 miles (188 km)

Average bus duration

5h 29m

Cheapest ticket price

$33 (€29)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 20m

First bus

03:35

Last bus

23:35

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $14 (€13)

Bus companies: Greyhound and FlixBus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL from $31 (€28) with Omio’s bus partners Greyhound and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $33

FAQs: Bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL

FAQs: Take the bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL.

Cheap bus tickets from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $33 (€29) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is $41 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is 5 h 20 min to travel the 117 mile (188 km) long route, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL leaves at 3: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL leaves at 11: 35 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL without having to change trains with Greyhound. There is 1 direct bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL bus with Greyhound or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip to Chicago, IL from Bloomington, IL as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is January.

You have options as you can travel between Bloomington, IL and Chicago, IL 2 different ways: train or bus.