Train from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Bloomington to Houston on June 9
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Amtrak
Uptown Station
Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Uptown Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours, and with fares starting at just $195, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1324 kmDistance
33kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$195 - $418Average Duration1d 9h
33kg CO₂e
Average Price$319 - $421Average Duration1d 18h
121kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Houston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Houston start at $319. The average price for this train route is around $319. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Bloomington to Houston?

    The average train trip from Bloomington to Houston takes 1d 18h and covers 1328 km. The quickest train gets you there in 21h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Houston route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Houston?

    The earliest train from Bloomington to Houston departs at 4:22pm. The latest train departs at 4:22pm.

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$320
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of $320

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $320 to $831 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $320 which is on 2026-06-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Houston, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $319 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $319. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US in about 1d 9h —that's the fastest way to get there!

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