Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL

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TomorrowAug 1
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SunAug 3
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TueAug 5
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ThuAug 7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Uptown Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Uptown Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Uptown Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Uptown Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bloomington
    Destination location: Uptown Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Bloomington.

Bus
Average Price$131 - $146Average Duration22h 40m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$54 - $241Average Duration11h 34m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kansas City to Bloomington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 11 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
11h 34mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$79
Average train trip duration11h 34m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance313 miles (504 km)
Latest train departure8:40am

Kansas City to Bloomington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/29
$68
07/30
$89
Today
$75
08/01
$102
08/02
$68
08/03
$79
08/04
$66
08/05
$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $59

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 $59 to $511 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 $59 which is on 2025-08-05.

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 Kansas City and Bloomington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bloomington.

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

By choosing the train between Kansas City and Bloomington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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 $79 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $54. 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!

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