IL → IL · about 116 miles
Chicago to Bloomington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 45 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Bloomington. The fastest takes 1 hour 58 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 45
- Fastest trip
- 1h 58m
- First departure
- 7:15 AM
- Last departure
- 7:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | 9:13 AM | 1h 58m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 AM | 2:25 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington Burlington Trailways | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 11:56 AM | 2h 06m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 4:22 PM | 2h 12m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 7:25 PM | 2h 05m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 9:16 PM | 2h 06m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Bloomington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Bloomington
Return trip: Bloomington to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Bloomington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 58 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Bloomington?
The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Bloomington?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Bloomington leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.