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How to get fromBloomington to East Saint Louisby train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 1m
    $51–104

  2. Drive 159.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to East Saint Louiscar car 159.1 mi
    2h 39m
    $29–42

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BMI - STL
    5h 51m
    $79–464

Bloomington to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours.

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