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How to get fromSt. Louis to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    3h 22m
    $384–954

  2. Drive 531 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Bloomingtoncar car 531 mi
    9h 34m
    $97–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 17m
    $222–457

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    16h 25m
    $131–213

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    16h 30m
    $99–196

St. Louis to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 14h 17m.

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