How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Bloomington?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from ZAR 250. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Bloomington?

The average train journey time from Chicago to Bloomington is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chicago to Bloomington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Bloomington?

The earliest train from Chicago to Bloomington departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 19:10.

Train Chicago to Bloomington from ZAR 217 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 31 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 1 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	21:16	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 2 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	21:16	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 3 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	21:16	Uptown Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 4 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 5 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Bloomington on 6 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 58m	09:13	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	09:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 6m	11:56	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 12m	16:22	Uptown Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Bloomington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 2 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 250, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 6mAverage duration

118 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 552 - ZAR 2,092	Average duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 250 - ZAR 1,192	Average duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Chicago and Bloomington, IL?

Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Bloomington, IL

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,813 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the excellent organization and smooth rides. Many appreciated the comfortable seats and found train travel to be a great value with easy access to destinations like Bloomington. However, there were concerns about handling disruptive passengers effectively, as some felt unsafe due to inadequate intervention from staff during incidents of harassment.

Amtrak Chicago Bloomington recent customer reviews

We are from NH-fly into midway and love the option of the train to Bloomington(son and daughter in law), great value, easy travel. Love train travel

Denise L.

12 November 2024

Horrible. I’ve never taken an Amtrak where it doesn’t randomly stop for at least 1 hour. Last night was 2 hours.

Natalie R.

1 March 2024

The comfortable seats, We had a problem with a few loud 'drunk' guys on our train and the conductor that came by just said that's to bad the train is full, and we had to ask them to settle down and afterwards felt unsafe, and they continued to verbally harass us and call us names the conductor never came back around! Really wish he would have asked them to settle down.

Sarah D.

10 September 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Bloomington?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Bloomington start from ZAR 250. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Bloomington?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Bloomington is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Bloomington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Bloomington?
The earliest train from Chicago to Bloomington departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 19:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/05

ZAR 500

29/05

ZAR 616

Today

ZAR 500

31/05

ZAR 500

01/06

ZAR 417

02/06

ZAR 300

03/06

ZAR 300

04/06

ZAR 350

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on 2 Jun 2026 with a price of ZAR 300

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 300 to ZAR 3,896 for a train ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 300, which is on 2026-06-02.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 40m	Avg priceZAR 685	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 6m	Avg priceZAR 300	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between Chicago and Bloomington, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost ZAR 300 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from ZAR 250. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bloomington, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Bloomington, IL in about 2h 6m – that's the fastest way to get there!