The cheapest and fastest trains from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bloomington, IL for St. Louis, MO on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
2:19 AM2h01Bloomington, IL4:20 AMSt. Louis, MO$231One-way0 transfers
3:16 PM1h56Bloomington, IL5:12 PMSt. Louis, MO$281One-way0 transfers
3:16 PM1h56Bloomington, IL5:12 PMSt. Louis, MO$281One-way0 transfers
2:19 AM2h01Bloomington, IL4:20 AMSt. Louis, MO$231One-way0 transfers
Travel 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
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Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301 Lincoln Service · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 9:16 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 6h24 | 3:40 PM Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO | 1 transfer | |
301 Lincoln Service | 9:16 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h45 | 12:01 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
301 Lincoln Service | 9:16 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 1h56 | 11:12 AM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 11:59 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h41 | 3:40 PM Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 Texas Eagle | 4:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 6:30 PM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 Texas Eagle | 4:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 6:30 PM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 Texas Eagle | 4:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h03 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 Texas Eagle | 4:22 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 3h03 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 Lincoln Service | 7:28 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h08 | 9:36 PM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 Lincoln Service | 7:28 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h55 | 10:23 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
307 Lincoln Service | 9:19 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h50 | 12:09 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
307 Lincoln Service | 9:19 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h01 | 11:20 PM Alton Station, Alton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 2:19 AM Bloomington, IL | 2h01 | 4:20 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) 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 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bloomington, IL and St. Louis, MO from $15 (€12). 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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