How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Bloomington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Bloomington start from R 5 016. The average price for this train route is around R 8 454. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Bloomington?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Bloomington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1173 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Bloomington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Bloomington departs at 12:42. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Train Philadelphia to Bloomington from R 5 016 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Philadelphia to Bloomington on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35	30th Street Station	1d 4h	16:04	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 9h	21:16	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 4h	16:04	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	13:03	30th Street Station	1d 9h	21:16	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	13:03	30th Street Station	1d 4h	16:04	Uptown Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 857, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

1176 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 857 - R 3 860	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 016 - R 11 819	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5644 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 5 016

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Bloomington, IL 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 Philadelphia to Bloomington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Bloomington start from R 5 016. The average price for this train route is around R 8 454. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Bloomington?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Bloomington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1173 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Bloomington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Bloomington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Bloomington departs at 12:42. And the latest train departs at 13:03.