How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to St. Louis start from CLP 17,011. The average price for this train route is around CLP 24,619. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to St. Louis?

The average train journey time from Bloomington to St. Louis is 2h 52m, covering a distance of 146 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Bloomington to St. Louis departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.

Train Bloomington to St. Louis from CLP 15,121 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 29 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 30 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 1 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 2 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 3 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 4 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 45m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	2h 52m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	3h 3m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:49 CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 17,011, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 52mAverage duration

146 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 42,197 - CLP 87,559	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 17,011 - CLP 59,832	Average duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bloomington, IL and St. Louis?

Bloomington, IL

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

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5833 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 17,011

Amtrak Bloomington St. Louis recent customer reviews

Very good

Brigitte K.

29 July 2024

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

Dave C.

14 July 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to St. Louis start from CLP 17,011. The average price for this train route is around CLP 24,619. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to St. Louis is 2h 52m, covering a distance of 146 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Bloomington to St. Louis departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/06

CLP 15,121

28/06

CLP 15,121

Today

CLP 15,121

30/06

CLP 15,121

01/07

CLP 15,121

02/07

CLP 15,121

03/07

CLP 15,121

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CLP 15,121

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 27 Jun 2026 with a price of CLP 15,121

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 CLP 15,121 to CLP 253,274 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 CLP 15,121, which is on 2026-06-30.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 55m	Avg priceCLP 63,933	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 52m	Avg priceCLP 24,619	Daily departures4

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 CLP 24,619 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from CLP 17,011. 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!