Train from Springfield, IL to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 13 December
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Springfield Station
Gateway StationCheapest
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Springfield Station
Gateway StationFastest
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Springfield Station
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Springfield Station
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Springfield Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Springfield to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
1h 55mAverage duration
87 milesDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£13 - £31Average duration1h 45m
3kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£13 - £42Average duration1h 55m
13kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Springfield to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to St. Louis start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Springfield to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Springfield to St. Louis is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Springfield to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Springfield to St. Louis departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 22:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£16
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£16
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £132 for a train ticket from Springfield, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Springfield, IL and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £15 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £13. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Springfield, IL to St. Louis in about 1h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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