What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington, IN and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

The distance between Bloomington, IN and Chicago is 236 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington, IN to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

The bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bloomington, IN to Chicago bus from?

Bloomington, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where does the Bloomington, IN to Chicago bus arrive?

Bloomington, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bloomington, IN and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Bloomington, IN. It is currently 9:23 PM in Bloomington, IN and 8:23 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington, IN to Chicago is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Bloomington, IN to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bloomington, IN to Chicago?

Book your Bloomington, IN to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Chicago.

Bloomington, IN to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
5h 5m
$30–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 10m
$70–172
Drive 221.2 mi
1. Drive from Bloomington, IN to Chicagocar 221.2 mi
4h 9m
$41–59
Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from The Graduate Hotel to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 53m
$455–938
Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from The Graduate Hotel to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 35m
$80–378

Bloomington, IN to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

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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 $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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