Bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 20 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:58 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 PEN 53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 25mAverage duration
118 milesDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average pricePEN 116 - PEN 278Average duration7h 15m
5kg CO₂e
Train
Average pricePEN 53 - PEN 1,921Average duration2h 25m
17kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to Chicago?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from PEN 116. The average price for this route is around PEN 148. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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
PEN 128
18/04
PEN 212
Today
PEN 131
20/04
PEN 121
21/04
PEN 101
22/04
PEN 110
23/04
PEN 101
24/04
PEN 121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 101

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 PEN 101 to PEN 212 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 PEN 101, which is on 2026-04-21.

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