How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to New York City start at $186. The average price for this train route is around $496. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Bloomington to New York City?

The average train trip from Bloomington to New York City takes 1d 7h and covers 1264 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to New York City route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to New York City?

The earliest train from Bloomington to New York City departs at 11:02am. The latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Train Bloomington to New York City from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:35pm	Uptown Station	1d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 6h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	11:02am	Uptown Station	1d 9h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:08am	Uptown Station	1d 7h	7:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:42 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1265 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$178 - $647	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$186 - $3,147	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 115kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bloomington, IL and New York City?

Bloomington, IL

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,635 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5635 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $186

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to New York City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to New York City start at $186. The average price for this train route is around $496. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bloomington to New York City?
The average train trip from Bloomington to New York City takes 1d 7h and covers 1264 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to New York City route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to New York City?
The earliest train from Bloomington to New York City departs at 11:02am. The latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-08

$291

12-09

$243

Today

$362

12-11

No data

12-12

$1,000

12-13

$161

12-14

$370

12-15

$274

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to New York City was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $161

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $161 to $3,203 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-12-13.