How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Bloomington cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to Bloomington is R 5 920. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Bloomington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between New York City and Bloomington is around 1d 6h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1266 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between New York City and Bloomington?

The number of trains from New York City to Bloomington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Bloomington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to Bloomington?

When taking the train from New York City to Bloomington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train New York City to Bloomington from R 2 371 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Bloomington on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:25	Uptown Station	Cheapest
15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 1h	16:04	Uptown Station	Fastest
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 3h	09:00	Uptown Station	No tags
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 3h	09:00	Uptown Station	No tags
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 10h	16:04	Uptown Station	No tags
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 10h	16:04	Uptown Station	No tags
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags
06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:10 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 940, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1264 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 940 - R 5 327	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 232 - R 21 957	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 115kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5583 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 3 232

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

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

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Stops in Bloomington, IL

A - Uptown Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Bloomington, IL

How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Bloomington cost?
The average train ticket price from New York City to Bloomington is R 5 920. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Bloomington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from New York City to Bloomington?
A train trip between New York City and Bloomington is around 1d 6h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1266 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between New York City and Bloomington?
The number of trains from New York City to Bloomington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Bloomington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from New York City to Bloomington?
When taking the train from New York City to Bloomington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/11

R 4 096

12/11

R 4 811

Today

R 5 264

14/11

R 4 881

15/11

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 4 096

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 096 to R 37 316 for a train ticket from New York City to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 881, which is on 2025-11-14.