Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 13 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 14 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 15 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 16 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 17 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 18 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:17	Uptown Station	2h 26m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 19 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Chicago on 20 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:06	Uptown Station	2h 19m	09:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:16	Uptown Station	2h 24m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:08	Uptown Station	2h 41m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:35	Uptown Station	2h 25m	20:00	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 THB 586, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 25mAverage duration

190 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceTHB 1,090 - THB 4,377	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceTHB 586 - THB 1,824	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

4.1/56,569 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

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

I am very disappointed. My train was delayed by 2 hours and I had to pay for a private driver to come and pick me up from 2.5 hours away from the Pontiac Station where I was stuck at for 3 hours in order to catch my flight on time.

Daniel V.

25 August 2026

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

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 THB 586. The average price for this train route is around THB 792. 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 2h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Chicago 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 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.

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THB 1,756

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THB 758

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THB 655

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THB 1,033

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Chicago was searched and found on 13 Oct 2026 with a price of THB 655

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 THB 655 to THB 7,987 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 THB 758, which is on 2026-10-14.

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 time6h 30m	Avg priceTHB 1,486	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 25m	Avg priceTHB 792	Daily departures4

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 THB 792 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from THB 586. 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!