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

The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to St. Louis start from MAD 155. The average price for this train route is around MAD 184. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

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.

Train Springfield to St. Louis from MAD 135 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 30 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 1 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 2 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 3 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 4 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 5 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 6 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 7 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:25 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Springfield to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 195, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 45mAverage duration

140 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 195 - MAD 310	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 155 - MAD 521	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5833 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 155

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Springfield to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to St. Louis start from MAD 155. The average price for this train route is around MAD 184. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Springfield to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
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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MAD 135

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MAD 135

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MAD 357

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 Jun 2026 with a price of MAD 135

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 MAD 135 to MAD 2 188 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 MAD 135, which is on 2026-07-01.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 45m	Avg priceMAD 214	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 55m	Avg priceMAD 184	Daily departures4

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 MAD 184 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from MAD 155. 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!