How far is Joliet from Bloomington?

About 87 miles (140 km) separate Joliet and Bloomington.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Joliet to Bloomington leave from Joliet Illinois and arrive at Uptown Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 The Works Museum, Paisley Park, Normandale Japanese Garden, GameWorks Sports Grille & Lanes and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Bus Joliet to Bloomington from $51 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Joliet to Bloomington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:12am	Union Station	1h 1m	8:13am	Uptown Station	No tags
Bus	8:12am	Union Station	1h 4m	9:16am	Uptown Station	No tags
Bus	8:12am	Union Station	1h 4m	9:16am	Uptown Station	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Union Station	1h 1m	9:16am	Uptown Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Joliet to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 1 hour 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 4mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $280	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Joliet and Bloomington?

Stops in Joliet

A
Joliet Illinois
7 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
B
Joliet Bus Stop
1115 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5598 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Joliet to Bloomington, IL by bus

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