What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Bloomington?

St. Louis and Bloomington are 144 miles (232 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Bloomington?

Buses going from St. Louis to Bloomington begin their journey at Gateway Station and reach their destination at Uptown Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Crayola Experience, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, GameWorks Sports Grille & Lanes, Mall of America® and Nickelodeon Universe®.

Bus St. Louis to Bloomington from $64 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for St. Louis to Bloomington on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Gateway Station	4h 50m	1:05pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Gateway Station	2h 34m	8:14pm	Uptown Station	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Gateway Station	2h 37m	8:17pm	Uptown Station	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Gateway Station	2h 37m	8:17pm	Uptown Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 2 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 37mAverage Duration

146 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $64	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $82	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Bloomington?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Stops in Bloomington

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Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Bloomington, IL by bus

What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Bloomington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Bloomington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?