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

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Bloomington is R 457. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bloomington?

A train trip between St. Louis and Bloomington is around 2h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 232 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between St. Louis and Bloomington?

The number of trains from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bloomington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Bloomington?

When taking the train from St. Louis to Bloomington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to Bloomington from R 281 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	2h 34m	20:14	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	2h 37m	17:32	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Gateway Station	2h 58m	13:38	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Gateway Station	2h 58m	13:38	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	2h 37m	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Bloomington on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2h 33m	07:03	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2h 38m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	2h 58m	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:26 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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 2 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just R 316, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 37mAverage duration

235 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 109 - R 1 109	Average duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 316 - R 3 230	Average duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5587 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 316

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

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

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Bloomington, IL

A - Uptown Station

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to Bloomington cost?
The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Bloomington is R 457. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bloomington?
A train trip between St. Louis and Bloomington is around 2h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 232 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between St. Louis and Bloomington?
The number of trains from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bloomington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Bloomington?
When taking the train from St. Louis 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

14/11

R 613

15/11

R 421

Today

R 421

17/11

R 351

18/11

R 421

19/11

R 351

20/11

R 421

21/11

R 613

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 351

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

You can expect to pay from R 351 to R 4 693 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 351, which is on 2025-11-17.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 37m	Avg priceR 1 109	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 37m	Avg priceR 457	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between St. Louis 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 457 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 316. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bloomington, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Bloomington, IL in about 2h 37m – that's the fastest way to get there!