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How to get fromIndiana University Bloomington to Chicagoby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Chicago by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    5h 20m
    $35–65

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus Mrt 366
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 25m

  3. Drive 221.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Chicagocar car 221.6 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 57m
    $455–1,338

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    6h 4m
    $49–85

  6. 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 34m
    $80–358

Indiana University Bloomington to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Indiana University 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. FlixBus-us also services this route twice daily.

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