Train from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Bloomington to Saint Paul on 15 January
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Uptown Station
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Uptown Station
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Uptown Station
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Uptown Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Saint Paul

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Saint Paul. The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 010, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 40mAverage duration
597 kmDistance
54kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 328 - R 3 458Average duration16h 45m
15kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 010 - R 4 082Average duration13h 40m
54kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Saint Paul?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Saint Paul start from R 1 010. The average price for this train route is around R 2 312. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Saint Paul?

    The average train journey time from Bloomington to Saint Paul is 13h 40m, covering a distance of 597 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Saint Paul route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Saint Paul?

    The earliest train from Bloomington to Saint Paul departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 09:16.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
13/01
R 1 459
14/01
R 1 225
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R 2 130
16/01
R 1 879
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 225

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 225 to R 4 981 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 879, which is on 2026-01-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Saint Paul, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 312 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 010. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Saint Paul, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Saint Paul, US in about 13h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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