The average train between Manhattan and Bloomington takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Bloomington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Manhattan and Bloomington. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Bloomington at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Bloomington station via Bloomington-Normal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Manhattan to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
Manhattan to Bloomington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
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The distance between Manhattan and Bloomington is 134.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 1m.