Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL

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Next departures for Detroit to Bloomington on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Bloomington

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$76Average Duration16h 5m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$66 - US$149Average Duration10h 38m
49kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Bloomington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 10 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 38mAverage Duration
US$66Cheapest ticket
49kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$62
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:25pm
Distance534 km

Detroit to Bloomington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Bloomington, IL

  1. What is the travel distance from Detroit to Bloomington?

    The distance covered from Detroit to Bloomington is 538 km (334 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Uptown Station, 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
08-27
US$56
08-28
US$51
Today
US$62
08-30
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08-31
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09-01
US$62
09-02
US$45
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$45

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

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Bloomington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Bloomington, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to Bloomington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Detroit to Bloomington.

Did you know?

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Bloomington, IL to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Bloomington, IL by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Bloomington, IL

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