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 Price$155 - $273Average Duration1d 5h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$142 - $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 the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

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

Average ticket price$177
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:10pm
Distance645 miles (1039 km)
Latest bus departure2:35pm

Bloomington to Washington Bus

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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 $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 $211 to $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 $211 which is on 2025-09-04.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bloomington to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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 travelers 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.

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