Train from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Bloomington to St. Louis on November 28
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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$57 - $73Average Duration8h 40m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$18 - $64Average Duration2h 52m
21kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to St. Louis start from $18. The average price for this train route is around $27. 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 St. Louis?

    The average train ride duration from Bloomington to St. Louis is 2h 52m, covering a distance of 146 miles (235 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Bloomington to St. Louis route?

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

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

    The earliest train departs from Bloomington to St. Louis at 9:16am. And the latest train departs at 9:19pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/25
$24
11/26
$16
Today
$24
11/28
$24
11/29
$29
11/30
$24
12/01
$20
12/02
$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $16

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $268 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $27 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis in about 2h 52m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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