Bus from Bloomington, IL to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloomington to Chicago on July 15
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:18 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 PLN 59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
190 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PricePLN 124 - PLN 363Average Duration7h 5m
5kg CO₂e
Train
Average PricePLN 59 - PLN 950Average Duration2h 25m
17kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from PLN 124. The average price for this route is around PLN 165. 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 ride from Bloomington to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Bloomington to Chicago is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest bus can get 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 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to Chicago at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Bloomington to Chicago generates an estimated 4.5535749999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloomington to Chicago?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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
07-12
PLN 160
07-13
PLN 149
Today
PLN 141
07-15
PLN 141
07-16
PLN 121
07-17
PLN 129
07-18
PLN 125
07-19
PLN 133
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 16, 2026 with a price of PLN 121

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 PLN 121 to PLN 160 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 PLN 121 which is on 2026-07-16.

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