Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$103
Average Bus Trip Duration16h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:05pm
Distance512 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Bloomington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Bloomington, IL

  1. What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?

    The distance covered from Columbus to Bloomington is 514 km (319 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Bloomington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Uptown Station, in Bloomington.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$95
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$116 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95 which is on 2025-09-01.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Columbus to Bloomington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Columbus to Bloomington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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