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

The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to St. Louis start from $60. The average price for this train route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from Princeton to St. Louis is 10h 36m, covering a distance of 195 miles (314 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 2m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Princeton to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Princeton to St. Louis?

The earliest train departs from Princeton to St. Louis at 8:31am. And the latest train departs at 12:21pm.

Train Princeton to St. Louis from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Princeton to St. Louis on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:31am	Princeton, IL	15h 38m	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	8:31am	Princeton, IL	10h 36m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	Princeton, IL	10h 36m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	Princeton, IL	13h 52m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	Princeton, IL	13h 52m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

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Get from Princeton to St. Louis

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 10 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

10h 36mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Princeton, IL, US to St. Louis by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Princeton to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to St. Louis start from $60. The average price for this train route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from Princeton to St. Louis is 10h 36m, covering a distance of 195 miles (314 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Princeton to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Princeton to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from Princeton to St. Louis at 8:31am. And the latest train departs at 12:21pm.

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The cheapest trip from Princeton, IL, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $261 for a train ticket from Princeton, IL, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-12-12.