Bus Tickets from Bloomington, IN to Chicago

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Next departures for Bloomington to Chicago on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Bloomington Transit Center
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
FlixBus
Bloomington Transit Center
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest

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Bus Bloomington, IN to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance299 km
Latest bus departure7:40pm

Bloomington to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Bloomington to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington, IN - Chicago

  1. How far is Bloomington from Chicago?

    Bloomington and Chicago are 314 km (195 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Bloomington Transit Center in Bloomington will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-06
US$47
10-07
US$41
Today
US$50
10-09
US$87
10-10
US$80
10-11
US$42
10-12
US$43
10-13
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$41

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$114 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42 which is on 2025-10-11.

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 Bloomington and Chicago!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Bloomington to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bloomington to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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.

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