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

The average train ticket price from New York City to Bloomington is $340. The best way to find 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 785 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 have layovers. 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.

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 New York City to Bloomington from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Bloomington on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	7:25pm	Uptown Station	Cheapest
3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 1h	4:04pm	Uptown Station	Fastest
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 3h	9:00am	Uptown Station	No tags
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 3h	9:00am	Uptown Station	No tags
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 10h	4:04pm	Uptown Station	No tags
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 10h	4:04pm	Uptown Station	No tags
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	7:25pm	Uptown Station	No tags
6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	7:25pm	Uptown Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

784 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$169 - $306	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$186 - $1,260	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. 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 $186

Train and bus companies in US: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 for your trip New York City - Bloomington, IL

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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

11/11

$235

11/12

$276

Today

$302

11/14

$280

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $235

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 $235 to $2,141 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 $280 which is on 2025-11-14.