How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from $53. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bloomington?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Bloomington is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 316 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Bloomington?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington?

A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Chicago to Bloomington from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 55m	2:55pm	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 40m	2:40pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 25m	9:55pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:45pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	6h 15m	9:00pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 40m	2:40pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bloomington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

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Get from Chicago to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

316 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Bloomington?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Bloomington

A
Bloomington Transit Center
301 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11458 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Bloomington, IN by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from $53. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bloomington?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Bloomington is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 316 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Bloomington?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington?
A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$246

11-26

$108

Today

$89

11-28

$81

11-29

$108

11-30

$176

12-01

$65

12-02

$55

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $249 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 $55 which is on 2025-12-02.