There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Bloomington by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 22m$104–177Drive 115.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sterling to Bloomingtoncar 115.6 mi
2h 21m$22–31Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Stationbus Peoria line
8h 25m$121–168Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 10m$99–157
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Bloomington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Dixon Reagan Transit Center and arriving at Uptown Station via Harrison & Jefferson, Forest Park CTA Station and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Sterling and Bloomington is 250 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Bloomington without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Sterling to Bloomington, including transfers.
Sterling to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dixon Reagan Transit Center station.
Sterling to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Bloomington is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sterling to Bloomington.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.
What companies run services between Sterling, IL, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Uptown Station via Dixon Reagan Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 8h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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