How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bloomington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start at R 640. The average price for this route is around R 758. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Bloomington?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Bloomington is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 300 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Chicago to Bloomington from R 520 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 21 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 20m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 55m	14:20	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	19:35	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:19 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 640, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

300 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ 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
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Stops in Bloomington

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

FlixBus

3.5/512 126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12126 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 640

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 640. The average price for this route is around R 758. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Bloomington?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Bloomington is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 300 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bloomington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Bloomington?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bloomington at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington?
A bus trip from Chicago to Bloomington produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/01

R 1 618

20/01

R 738

Today

R 721

22/01

R 671

23/01

R 671

24/01

R 621

25/01

R 671

26/01

R 604

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 604

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 R 604 to R 1 677 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 R 604, which is on 2026-01-26.