Bus from St. Louis to Springfield, IL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Gateway Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILCheapest
FlixBusBus
Gateway Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:56 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Springfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 hour 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
1h 44mAverage Duration
140 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$29 - $64Average Duration1h 50m
3kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$23 - $78Average Duration1h 44m
13kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Springfield, IL by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Springfield?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Springfield start from $29. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Springfield?

    The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Springfield is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 140 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Springfield route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Springfield?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Springfield at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Springfield?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Springfield generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Springfield?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Springfield?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from St. Louis to Springfield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Springfield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-27
$31
11-28
$31
Today
$34
11-30
$36
12-01
$22
12-02
$21
12-03
No data
12-04
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $55 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-02.

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