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

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from €14. The average price for this train route is around €16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 190 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Bloomington to Chicago departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 20:17.

Train Bloomington to Chicago from €12 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just €14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 25mAverage duration

190 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€29 - €60	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€14 - €244	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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

Bloomington, IL

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Chicago

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

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the train service, mentioning significant delays on multiple occasions. Despite this, some customers appreciate the relaxing trip experience. However, there are complaints about a lady using strong-smelling hand soap that affected their overall satisfaction.

Amtrak Bloomington Chicago recent customer reviews

Train was 4 hours late on our trip to Chicago in one hour late and our returning trip !!!

Leandra G.

17 July 2023

Thanks for a relaxing trip! -5 points for the lady with loreál smelling hand soap!

Matthew A.

9 January 2023

It was fine, no problems & arrived on time.

Linda W.

18 September 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Chicago 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 Bloomington to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Chicago start from €14. The average price for this train route is around €16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to Chicago is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 190 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Chicago?
The earliest train from Bloomington to Chicago departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 20:17.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/01

€17

22/01

€17

Today

€31

24/01

€17

25/01

€17

26/01

€17

27/01

€17

28/01

€17

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €17

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 Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €17 to €152 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €17, which is on 2026-01-24.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 35m	Avg price€38	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 25m	Avg price€16	Daily departures5

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €16 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Chicago in about 2h 25m – that's the fastest way to get there!