How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Houston start from R 2 903. The average price for this train route is around R 3 977. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Houston?

The average train journey time from Bloomington to Houston is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1328 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Bloomington to Houston departs at 16:04. And the latest train departs at 16:22.

Train Bloomington to Houston from R 2 871 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Houston on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:04	Uptown Station	21h 11m	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		16:04	Uptown Station	21h 11m	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:29 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 894, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1328 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 894 - R 6 444	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 903 - R 5 623	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 849

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Houston start from R 2 903. The average price for this train route is around R 3 977. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Houston?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to Houston is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1328 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Houston?
The earliest train from Bloomington to Houston departs at 16:04. And the latest train departs at 16:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 3 822

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R 3 822

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R 3 390

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 390

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 390 to R 16 463 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 390, which is on 2025-12-16.