How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Bloomington?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Bloomington start from R 958. The average price for this train route is around R 1 624. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Bloomington?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to Bloomington is 11h 34m, covering a distance of 504 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 39m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Bloomington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Bloomington?

The earliest train from Kansas City to Bloomington departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Train Kansas City to Bloomington from R 888 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	Cheapest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	12h 24m	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	12h 24m	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Bloomington on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	11h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	8h 52m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	8h 39m	15:40	Uptown Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Bloomington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 11 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just R 958, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 34mAverage duration

504 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 690 - R 3 000	Average duration19h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 958 - R 4 181	Average duration11h 34m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 R 958

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Bloomington?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Bloomington start from R 958. The average price for this train route is around R 1 624. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Bloomington?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to Bloomington is 11h 34m, covering a distance of 504 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Bloomington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Bloomington?
The earliest train from Kansas City to Bloomington departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/12

R 1 183

09/12

R 1 044

Today

R 1 096

11/12

R 1 114

12/12

R 1 218

13/12

R 2 679

14/12

R 905

15/12

R 905

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 905

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 905 to R 9 742 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 905, which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time19h 35m	Avg priceR 1 699	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 34m	Avg priceR 1 624	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Kansas City, MO and Bloomington, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 624 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 958. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bloomington, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL in about 11h 34m – that's the fastest way to get there!