How much does a train ticket from Lincoln to Bloomington cost?

The average train ticket price from Lincoln to Bloomington is $10. The best way to find train tickets from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Bloomington?

A train trip between Lincoln and Bloomington is around 28m, although the fastest train will take about 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Lincoln and Bloomington?

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

Which train companies travel from Lincoln to Bloomington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are FlyOver America, Artistry, Normandale Japanese Garden, Crayola Experience, The Works Museum.

Train Lincoln to Bloomington from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Lincoln to Bloomington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:36am	Lincoln City, IL	27m	7:03am	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	5:08pm	Lincoln City, IL	24m	5:32pm	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	6:36am	Lincoln City, IL	27m	7:03am	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	8:44am	Lincoln City, IL	29m	9:13am	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	8:44am	Lincoln City, IL	29m	9:13am	Uptown Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to Bloomington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

28mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $16	Average Duration28m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5591 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lincoln, IL, US to Bloomington, IL by train

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The cheapest trip from Lincoln, IL, US to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $121 for a train ticket from Lincoln, IL, US to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-18.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time31m	Avg Price$16	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time28m	Avg Price$10	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Lincoln, IL, US 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 $10 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bloomington, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Lincoln, IL, US to Bloomington, IL in about 28m - that's the fastest way to get there!