The cheapest and fastest trains from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
8 h 52 m
Average duration
12 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bloomington, IL for Kansas City, MO on Fri, Dec 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 12 the direct trains cover the 501 km distance in an average of 12 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 52 m .
On Fri, Dec 12 the slowest trains will take 16 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €44, and a bus costs an average of €78.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 5m Average total duration 17h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO trains for today, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:59 PM Bloomington, IL | 7h56 | 12:55 AM Kansas City, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO
Trains from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 11:59. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 7h 56m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average train duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 56m |
First train 07:01 |
Last train 11:59 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bloomington, IL and Kansas City, MO from $55 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bloomington, IL to Kansas City, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Pershing Road.
- Pierpont's at Union Station
- Harvey's at Union Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
- Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
- Hotel Kansas City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to restaurants and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: KC Streetcar
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