How much is the train ticket from Lansing to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Lansing to St. Louis start from R 1 068. The average price for this train route is around R 2 647. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Lansing to St. Louis is 14h 29m, covering a distance of 663 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lansing to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Lansing to St. Louis departs at 08:54. And the latest train departs at 08:54.

Train Lansing to St. Louis from R 2 040 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Lansing to St. Louis on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:54	East Lansing Station	11h 13m	19:07	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lansing to St. Louis on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:54	East Lansing Station	14h 29m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	08:54	East Lansing Station	11h 13m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:54	East Lansing Station	14h 29m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:53 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lansing 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 14 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 068, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

14h 29mAverage duration

663 kmDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 008 - R 3 739	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 068 - R 11 907	Average duration14h 29m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 666 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5666 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 068

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lansing, MI to St. Louis by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Lansing to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Lansing to St. Louis start from R 1 068. The average price for this train route is around R 2 647. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lansing to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Lansing to St. Louis is 14h 29m, covering a distance of 663 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lansing to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lansing to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Lansing to St. Louis departs at 08:54. And the latest train departs at 08:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

20/12

R 3 171

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23/12

R 6 617

24/12

R 2 383

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R 2 040

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R 3 171

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The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to St. Louis was searched and found on 25 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 040

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 040 to R 7 354 for a train ticket from Lansing, MI to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 040, which is on 2025-12-25.