How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start at R 549. The average price for this route is around R 932. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 300 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bloomington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to Chicago at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.

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

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

Bus Bloomington to Chicago from R 580 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 25 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 27 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 28 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 29 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	19:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 5m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Bloomington Transit Center	5h 30m	19:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:51 AM EST.

Get from Bloomington to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

300 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Chicago?

Stops in Bloomington

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

FlixBus

3.5/511 720 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11720 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 549

FlixBus Bloomington Chicago recent customer reviews

my trip was cancled i didnt go

Luqman S.

13 January 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IN to Chicago 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 Bloomington to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start at R 549. The average price for this route is around R 932. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bloomington to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 300 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bloomington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloomington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to Chicago at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloomington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Bloomington to Chicago 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

22/12

R 1 126

23/12

R 1 160

Today

R 1 126

25/12

R 887

26/12

R 887

27/12

R 819

28/12

R 785

29/12

R 853

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Chicago was searched and found on 28 Dec 2025 with a price of R 785

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloomington, IN to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 785 to R 2 217 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 785, which is on 2025-12-28.