The cheapest and fastest trains from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 10 trains that leave Bloomington, IL for St. Louis, MO on Mon, Feb 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Mon, Feb 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
301 Lincoln Service
301 Lincoln Service
307 Lincoln Service
307 Lincoln Service
21 Texas Eagle
301 Lincoln Service
307 Lincoln Service
21 Texas Eagle
305 Lincoln Service
301 Lincoln ServiceTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 Texas Eagle | 10:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 12:30 AM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
421 Texas Eagle | 10:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h03 | 1:25 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
21 Texas Eagle | 10:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h03 | 1:25 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
421 Texas Eagle | 10:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 12:30 AM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Monday, February 16 | ||||||
305 Lincoln Service | 1:28 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 3:36 AM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
305 Lincoln Service | 1:28 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h55 | 4:23 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
307 Lincoln Service | 3:19 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h01 | 5:20 AM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
307 Lincoln Service | 3:19 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h50 | 6:09 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
301 Lincoln Service · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 3:16 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 6h24 | 9:40 PM Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO | 1 transfer | ||
301 Lincoln Service | 3:16 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 1h56 | 5:12 PM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
301 Lincoln Service | 3:16 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h45 | 6:01 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 5:59 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h41 | 9:40 PM Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bloomington, IL and St. Louis, MO from $16 (€13). 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 St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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