The cheapest and fastest trains from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bloomington, IL for Chicago, IL every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
300 Lincoln Service7:062h19Uptown Station, Normal, IL9:25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£231One-way0 changes
302 Lincoln Service9:162h24Uptown Station, Normal, IL11:40Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£351One-way0 changes
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner17:352h25Uptown Station, Normal, IL20:00Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£401One-way0 changes
306 Lincoln Service20:172h26Uptown Station, Normal, IL22:43Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£401One-way0 changes
22 Texas Eagle11:082h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL13:49Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£1921One-way0 changes
300 Lincoln Service7:062h19Uptown Station, Normal, IL9:25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£231One-way0 changes
302 Lincoln Service9:162h24Uptown Station, Normal, IL11:40Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£351One-way0 changes
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner17:352h25Uptown Station, Normal, IL20:00Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£401One-way0 changes
306 Lincoln Service20:172h26Uptown Station, Normal, IL22:43Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£401One-way0 changes
22 Texas Eagle11:082h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL13:49Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£1921One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 189 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 17:35 Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h25 | 20:00 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 19 April | |||||
306 Lincoln Service | 20:17 Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h26 | 22:43 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
300 Lincoln Service | 7:06 Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h19 | 9:25 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
302 Lincoln Service | 9:16 Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h24 | 11:40 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
22 Texas Eagle | 11:08 Uptown Station, Normal, IL | 2h41 | 13:49 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL
Trains from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 20:17 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bloomington, IL and Chicago, IL from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bloomington, IL and Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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