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

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $108. The average price for this train route is around $260. 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 6h, 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 3 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 $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on April 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:35pm	Uptown Station	1d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	5:35pm	Uptown Station	1d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:35pm	Uptown Station	1d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on April 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 6h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 6h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 7h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 7h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 7h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:31 PM CDT.

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 a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

784 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $335	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $2,329	Average Duration1d 6h	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

4/55,781 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5781 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 $108

US train companies: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 $108. The average price for this train route is around $260. 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 6h, 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 3 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

03/30

$277

03/31

$200

Today

$296

04/02

$990

04/03

$185

04/04

$195

04/05

$289

04/06

$200

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to New York City was searched and found on Apr 3, 2026 with a price of $185

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 $185 to $2,137 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 $185 which is on 2026-04-03.