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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN
Travel to Bloomington, IN easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Indianapolis International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Bloomington, S Walnut St (Bloomington TransitCenter), IN.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Bloomington, IN by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bloomington, IN by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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