There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
2h 45m$22–60Drive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis162.6 mi
2h 43m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BMI - STL
5h 46m$79–474
Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis is to train which costs $22 - $60 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at St. Louis. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and St. Louis is 158 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $22 - $60.
The train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $22 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $480 and takes 5h 46m.
Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to St. Louis.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $22–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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