Bus from Minneapolis to Bloomington, IL: Peoria Charter Coach Runs Direct

Yes, direct service exists.

• Operator: Peoria Charter Coach (not Greyhound, Megabus, or Jefferson Lines).
• Route: Minneapolis (Hawthorne Transportation Center) → Bloomington (Uptown Station / Normal).
• Duration: ~7 hours 40 minutes.
• Frequency: Typically 1x daily (check schedule).
• Booking: Online at peoriacharter.com or call 1-800-448-0572.

Alternatives:

• Drive: 330 mi, 5 hrs via I-35S → I-90W → I-39S → I-55S.
• Fly: MSP → BMI (Central IL Regional) – no nonstop; connect ORD/DTW (4–6 hrs total).
• Train: Amtrak Empire Builder to Chicago + Lincoln Service to Bloomington (~10 hrs).

Peoria Charter is a family-owned charter/tour company running this scheduled route. Confirm times—rural intercity bus schedules change frequently.