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Bloomington to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 45 direct buses and trains a week from Bloomington to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 19 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:06 AM and the last at 8:17 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 45
- Fastest trip
- 2h 19m
- First departure
- 7:06 AM
- Last departure
- 8:17 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:06 AM | 9:25 AM | 2h 19m | Daily | Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:16 AM | 11:40 AM | 2h 24m | Daily | Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:08 AM | 1:49 PM | 2h 41m | Daily | Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 6:45 PM | 5h 35m | Daily | Bloomington Burlington Trailways to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:35 PM | 8:00 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:17 PM | 10:43 PM | 2h 26m | Daily | Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Bloomington Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Bloomington
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Bloomington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Bloomington to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 19 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Bloomington to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:17 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Bloomington to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Bloomington?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Bloomington-Normal.