What is the distance between Bloomington and St. Louis?

Bloomington and St. Louis are 144 miles (232 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to St. Louis?

Buses going from Bloomington to St. Louis begin their journey at Uptown Station and reach their destination at Gateway Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Gateway Arch, Citygarden Sculpture Park and Powell Symphony Hall.

Bus Bloomington to St. Louis from $57 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Bloomington to St. Louis on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	8h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	8h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	8h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	8h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Bloomington	7h 30m	5:00pm	Saint Louis	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 52mAverage Duration

146 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $73	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $64	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and St. Louis?

Stops in Bloomington

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Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

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Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Amtrak Bloomington St. Louis recent customer reviews

Very good

Brigitte K.

July 29, 2024

Arrival in St Louis was 20 mins late, still able to make the FIRST PITCH

Dave C.

July 14, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis by bus

What is the distance between Bloomington and St. Louis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to St. Louis?
What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?