Bus Tickets from Chicago to Bloomington, IN

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TodayJul 30
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TomorrowJul 31
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FriAug 1
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5
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WedAug 6
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Bloomington, IN: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance316 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Bloomington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Bloomington, IN

  1. How far is Chicago from Bloomington?

    The distance between Chicago and Bloomington is around 314 km (195 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Bloomington Transit Center, in Bloomington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-28
US$76
07-29
US$49
Today
US$36
07-31
US$36
08-01
US$38
08-02
US$39
08-03
US$38
08-04
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$91 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36 which is on 2025-07-31.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Bloomington.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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