How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from SGD 43. The average price for this route is around SGD 55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 26m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Bloomington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloomington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to Chicago at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 14:30.

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

A bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago produces an estimated 4.553025000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Bloomington to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloomington to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloomington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloomington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bloomington to Chicago from SGD 34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 21 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	4h 45m	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:30	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 35m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 15m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 22 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 23 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 24 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	4h 45m	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:30	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 35m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 15m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 25 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	4h 45m	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:30	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 35m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 15m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 26 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	4h 45m	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:30	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 35m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 15m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 27 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	5h 35m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	4h 45m	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:30	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 35m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	7h 15m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:10	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	6h 30m	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 17:00 CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just SGD 20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 25mAverage duration

118 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSGD 43 - SGD 103	Average duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSGD 20 - SGD 710	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Chicago?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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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

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,503 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,541 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Burlington Trailways

4.2/520 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

Amtrak

4.1/55,788 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the train service, mentioning significant delays on multiple occasions. Despite this, some customers appreciate the relaxing trip experience. However, there are complaints about a lady using strong-smelling hand soap that affected their overall satisfaction.

Amtrak Bloomington Chicago recent customer reviews

Train was 4 hours late on our trip to Chicago in one hour late and our returning trip !!!

Leandra G.

17 July 2023

Thanks for a relaxing trip! -5 points for the lady with loreál smelling hand soap!

Matthew A.

9 January 2023

It was fine, no problems & arrived on time.

Linda W.

18 September 2024

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Los Limousines

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from SGD 43. The average price for this route is around SGD 55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Bloomington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloomington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to Chicago at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 14:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloomington to Chicago?
A bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago produces an estimated 4.553025000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bloomington to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloomington to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloomington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloomington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/04

SGD 47

18/04

SGD 79

Today

SGD 47

20/04

SGD 49

21/04

SGD 41

22/04

SGD 41

23/04

SGD 37

24/04

SGD 45

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Chicago was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of SGD 37

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 Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from SGD 37 to SGD 79 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SGD 37, which is on 2026-04-23.