How much does a train ticket from Austin to Bloomington cost?

The average train ticket price from Austin to Bloomington is $246. The best way to find train tickets from Austin to Bloomington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Austin to Bloomington?

A train trip between Austin and Bloomington is around 1d 8h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 859 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Austin and Bloomington?

The number of trains from Austin to Bloomington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Bloomington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Once in Bloomington, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are FlyOver America, Artistry, Normandale Japanese Garden, Crayola Experience, The Works Museum.

Trains from Austin (TX), US to Bloomington (IL) | Amtrak

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Bloomington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$311 - $312	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$219 - $278	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Bloomington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $219, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

$219Cheapest ticket

126kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Bloomington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$246

Average train trip duration1d 8h

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure9:24am

Distance860 miles (1387 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,121 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5121 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $219.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Austin to Bloomington Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Austin and Bloomington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bloomington.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bloomington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Austin and Bloomington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Austin to Bloomington.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin to Bloomington?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$311	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$246	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Austin and Bloomington is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $246 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $219. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bloomington, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin to Bloomington in about 1d 8h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Bloomington to Austin

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Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Bloomington (IL)