What is the distance between Pittsburgh and Bloomington?

About 473 miles (763 km) separate Pittsburgh and Bloomington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Bloomington?

If you're headed to Bloomington from Pittsburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Intermodal Station and arrive at Uptown Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mall of America®, The Works Museum, The Escape Game, XD Ride and GameWorks Sports Grille & Lanes.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 1 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Pittsburgh
Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 2:30pm
Destination city: Bloomington
Destination location: Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh to Bloomington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $129	Average Duration19h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$123 - $206	Average Duration20h 26m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Bloomington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 45mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pittsburgh to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129

Average bus trip duration19h 45m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:30pm

Distance472 miles (760 km)

Latest bus departure7:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,135 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Pittsburgh to Bloomington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bloomington from Pittsburgh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and Bloomington?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A - Intermodal Station

B - Sennott Square

Stops in Bloomington

A - Uptown Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pittsburgh - Bloomington, IL

What is the distance between Pittsburgh and Bloomington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Bloomington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

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 Pittsburgh and Bloomington!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pittsburgh to Bloomington.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Pittsburgh to Bloomington, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 45m	Avg Price$129	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 26m	Avg Price$158	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Pittsburgh by bus?

Bus from Pittsburgh to Bloomington, IL

You can also go to Bloomington, IL by train

Train from Pittsburgh to Bloomington, IL

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