Bus Tickets from Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for Bloomington to Washington on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$155 - US$273Average Duration1d 5h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$142 - US$993Average Duration1d 1h
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
US$155Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$177
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:10pm
Distance1034 km
Latest bus departure2:35pm

Bloomington to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington, IL - Washington, DC, US

  1. How far is Bloomington from Washington?

    It's about 1039 km (645 miles) from Bloomington to Washington.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloomington to Washington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Uptown Station, in Bloomington, and end it at Dupont Circle, in Washington.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$211

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$211 to US$592 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$211 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Washington, DC, US?

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