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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 $40. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:
A bus is $271 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN costing on average $337 (€273).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN
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.
- FlixBus8:00 AM5h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:20 PMBloomington, S Walnut St (Bloomington TransitCenter), IN$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM5h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:20 PMBloomington, S Walnut St (Bloomington TransitCenter), IN$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA8439:30 AM1h10O'Hare International Airport11:40 AMIndianapolis International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- AA19515:50 PM1h10O'Hare International Airport8:00 PMIndianapolis International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
AA35961:14 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport3:26 PMIndianapolis International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
UA370212:58 PM1h16O'Hare International Airport3:14 PMIndianapolis International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:
A bus is $271 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN costing on average $337 (€273).
Other travel options to Bloomington, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 33 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 FlixBus to go to Bloomington, IN by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Bloomington, IN by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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