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How to get fromBloomington to Chicagoby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Chicago by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    5h 5m
    $35–65

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 10m
    $80–160

  3. Drive 221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Chicagocar car 221.4 mi
    4h 10m
    $41–59

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 53m
    $455–1,138

  5. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    4h 29m
    $80–368

Bloomington to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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