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Compare bus and flight for Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $615.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $615 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN costing on average $615.
Other travel options to Bloomington, IN take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 5h 22m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 5h35 Chicago, IL 12:35 AM Bloomington, IN $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 PM 5h35 Chicago, IL 12:35 AM Bloomington, IN $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM 5h20 Chicago, IL 6:20 PM Bloomington, IN $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 5h35 Chicago, IL 11:35 PM Bloomington, IN $56 1 One-way 0 transfers2:00 PM 5h20 Chicago, IL 7:20 PM Bloomington, IN $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN costing on average $615.
Other travel options to Bloomington, IN take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IN as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Bloomington, S Walnut St (Bloomington TransitCenter), IN.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Indianapolis International Airport.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Bloomington, IN by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bloomington, IN by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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