Trains tickets from Bloomington, IL to New York City

FriAug 1
from $312
SatAug 2
from $364
SunAug 3
from $260
MonAug 4
from $344
TueAug 5
from $237
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8

Trains leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Bloomington
    Departure location: Uptown Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Bloomington
    Departure location: Uptown Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Bloomington
    Departure location: Uptown Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Bloomington
    Departure location: Uptown Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Bloomington
    Departure location: Uptown Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to New York City.

Bus
Average Price$165 - $283Average Duration1d 5h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$186 - $1,161Average Duration1d 7h
115kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$165Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bloomington, IL to New York City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$312
Average train trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure11:02am
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Latest train departure5:35pm

Bloomington to New York City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/28
$271
07/29
$193
Today
$713
07/31
$250
08/01
$300
08/02
$350
08/03
$250
08/04
$331
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to New York City was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $193

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $193 to $2,185 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $250 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bloomington to New York City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New York City 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bloomington and New York City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bloomington to New York City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from New York City to Bloomington, IL

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