The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL without transferring at least once.
4:30 AM6h21St. Louis, MO10:51 AMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
6:35 AM7h16St. Louis, MO1:51 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
8:10 AM7h17St. Louis, MO3:27 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
2:55 PM6h56St. Louis, MO9:51 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
5:40 PM7h11St. Louis, MO12:51 AMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
4:30 AM6h21St. Louis, MO10:51 AMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
2:55 PM6h56St. Louis, MO9:51 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
5:40 PM7h11St. Louis, MO12:51 AMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
6:35 AM7h16St. Louis, MO1:51 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
8:10 AM7h17St. Louis, MO3:27 PMAurora, IL$1591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $319.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $85 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL costing on average $85 (€68).
A train is $351 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL costing on average $409 (€331).
Other travel options to Aurora, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 57m by train vs 4h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 2:55 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 3h51 | 6:46 PM Joliet Station, Joliet, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
306 Lincoln Service | 5:40 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 3h55 | 9:35 PM Joliet Station, Joliet, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 6h21 | 10:51 AM Aurora, IL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h16 | 1:51 PM Aurora, IL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h17 | 3:27 PM Aurora, IL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Aurora, IL from $44 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aurora, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Aurora, IL
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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