Train from Bloomington, IL to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Bloomington to Boston on 25 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
South StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
Back Bay StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
Back Bay StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
South StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 15hAverage duration
1501 kmDistance
38kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 233 - R 4 284Average duration1d 15h
38kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 217 - R 17 322Average duration1d 9h
137kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Boston start from R 3 217. The average price for this train route is around R 7 530. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Boston?

    The average train journey time from Bloomington to Boston is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1506 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Bloomington to Boston departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 17:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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25/02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 25 Feb 2026 with a price of R 3 743

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 743 to R 12 403 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 743, which is on 2026-02-25.

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