How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $119. The average price for this train route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to New York City?

The average train ride duration from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 784 miles (1264 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Bloomington to New York City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Bloomington to New York City?

The earliest train departs from Bloomington to New York City at 11:02am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Train Bloomington to New York City from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:02am	Uptown Station	1d 9h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 7h	7:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 6h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 10h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 14h	2:12am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

784 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $378	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $2,242	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 115kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bloomington, IL and New York City?

Bloomington, IL

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5610 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 $119

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to New York City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $119. The average price for this train route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to New York City?
The average train ride duration from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 784 miles (1264 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Bloomington to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Bloomington to New York City?
The earliest train departs from Bloomington to New York City at 11:02am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/26

$356

11/27

No data

Today

$227

11/29

$218

11/30

No data

12/01

$163

12/02

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12/03

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $163

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $163 to $2,236 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-12-01.