Train from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac, IL: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Pontiac on 31 January
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AmtrakTrain
Uptown Station
Pontiac, ILCheapestFastest
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Uptown Station
Pontiac, ILNo tags
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Uptown Station
Pontiac, ILNo tags
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Uptown Station
Pontiac, ILNo tags
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Uptown Station
Pontiac, ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Pontiac

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Pontiac. The journey takes about 26 minutes and with fares starting at just R 130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
26mAverage duration
51 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 293 - R 293Average duration29m
1kg CO₂e
Average priceR 130 - R 7 025Average duration26m
5kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Pontiac?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Pontiac start from R 130. The average price for this train route is around R 195. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Pontiac?

    The average train journey time from Bloomington to Pontiac is 26m, covering a distance of 51 km. The quickest train can get you there in 24m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Pontiac route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Pontiac?

    The earliest train from Bloomington to Pontiac departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 20:17.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac, IL was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 114

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 Pontiac, IL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 114 to R 3 279 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 130, which is on 2026-01-31.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac, IL?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Pontiac, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 195 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 130. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Pontiac, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac, IL in about 26m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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