The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Bloomington, IL on Fri, Jan 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 02 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jan 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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 St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL trains for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 PM St. Louis, MO | 2h34 | 8:14 PM Bloomington, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 2 | |||||
![]() | 1:56 PM St. Louis, MO | 2h12 | 4:08 PM Bloomington, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. 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 49m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Bloomington, IL 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 St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL 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 Bloomington, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Bloomington, IL
- 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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