How to travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN

Distance194 miles (313 km)
Available travel modesBus or flight
Ticket price range$32 - $95
Cheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 5 h 5 min
Fastest modeFlight • $95 (€86) • 59 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound or American Airlines

Take a bus or flight to travel 194 miles (313 km) between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IN. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or American Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN.

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from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN

How to get from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBus
06:00PM5h35
Chicago, IL
11:35PMBloomington, IN
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:00PM5h35
Chicago, IL
11:35PMBloomington, IN
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:00PM5h15
Chicago, IL
06:15PMBloomington, IN
$571One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IN is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:

Taking a bus costs $63 (€57) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $95 (€86) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN is by flight, which takes on average 59 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 5 min on average.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN is approximately 194 miles (313 km).

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:

    The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN:

    • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Bloomington, IN by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN for $32 (€29) on Omio.
    • Travel with American Airlines or Republic Airlines to go to Bloomington, IN by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN tickets on Omio for $95 (€86).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct bus to Bloomington, IN with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
    • You'll find 6 direct flights a day to Bloomington, IN with.

    Direct services to Bloomington, IN tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN? Many Omio customers who go from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IN usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Indianapolis, IN, Union Station, IL, St. Louis, MO or New York, NY. If you're looking to explore Indianapolis, IN, Union Station, IL, St. Louis, MO or New York, NY from Bloomington, IN, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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