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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Carlinville start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $16. 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 St. Louis to Carlinville?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Carlinville is 1h 11m, covering a distance of 49 miles (78 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Carlinville 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 St. Louis to Carlinville?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Carlinville at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Train St. Louis to Carlinville from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Carlinville on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 10m	4:05pm	Carlinville, IL	Fastest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carlinville on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 10m	4:05pm	Carlinville, IL	Fastest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carlinville on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 10m	4:05pm	Carlinville, IL	Fastest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carlinville on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 10m	4:05pm	Carlinville, IL	Fastest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carlinville on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 10m	4:05pm	Carlinville, IL	Fastest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 11m	7:46am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 13m	9:23am	Carlinville, IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:53 AM CST.

Get from St. Louis to Carlinville

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 11mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 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 $10

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Carlinville 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 St. Louis to Carlinville?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Carlinville start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $16. 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 St. Louis to Carlinville?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Carlinville is 1h 11m, covering a distance of 49 miles (78 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Carlinville 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 St. Louis to Carlinville?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Carlinville at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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$12

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$17

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$12

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$12

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carlinville was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $180 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Carlinville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-14.