Trains tickets from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis

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Next departures for Bloomington to Indianapolis on September 24
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Amtrak
Uptown Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Uptown Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Indianapolis.

Average Price$78 - $78Average Duration3h 5m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$53 - $100Average Duration11h 41m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bloomington to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 11 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 41mAverage Duration
$53Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$67
Average train trip duration11h 41m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:08am
Distance158 miles (254 km)

Bloomington to Indianapolis Train

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

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09/22
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$72
09/24
$81
09/25
$76
09/26
$101
09/27
$68
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $68

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 Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $611 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-09-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bloomington and Indianapolis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Indianapolis.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Indianapolis, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bloomington and Indianapolis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bloomington to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Indianapolis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $67 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $53. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Indianapolis, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis in about 3h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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