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How to get fromChicago to Bloomington, INby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    5h
    $35–65

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus Indianapolis
    6h 59m
    $84–159

  3. Drive 220.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bloomington, INcar car 220.5 mi
    4h 12m
    $41–59

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to The Graduate Hotelshuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $456–1,338

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to The Graduate Hotelshuttle bus
    5h 24m
    $100–528

Chicago to Bloomington, IN by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

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

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