Train from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Bloomington to Buffalo on December 15
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Buffalo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
20h 45mAverage Duration
553 milesDistance
81kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$174 - $174Average Duration1d 2h
22kg CO₂e
Average Price$79 - $158Average Duration20h 45m
81kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY by train

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Buffalo start from $79. The average price for this train route is around $101. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Bloomington to Buffalo is 20h 45m, covering a distance of 553 miles (892 km). The quickest train can get you there in 14h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Bloomington to Buffalo route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Bloomington to Buffalo?

    The earliest train departs from Bloomington to Buffalo at 11:08am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $75

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 Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $842 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-12-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Buffalo, NY is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $101 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $79. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Buffalo, NY, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Buffalo, NY in about 20h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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