There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 33m$45–100Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normalcar 160.9 mi
2h 48m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane STL - BMI
5h 47m$68–414
St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between St. Louis and Bloomington–Normal is 158 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $100.
The train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs five times a day.
St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 5h 47m.
St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from St. Louis to Bloomington–Normal.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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