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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Bloomington–Normal takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 10m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
$64
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Elgin to Bloomington–Normal bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Elgin and Bloomington–Normal. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bloomington–Normal at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPeoria Charter Coach Company3h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPeoria Charter Coach Company3h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPeoria Charter Coach Company21h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPeoria Charter Coach Company3h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 35m.

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