The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€35
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30 AM4h55St. Louis, MO3:25 PMEvanston, IL€351One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM4h55St. Louis, MO3:25 PMEvanston, IL€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a flight costs an average of €532.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€89 Average price | €532 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL costing on average €89.
A bus is €476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL costing on average €532.
Other travel options to Evanston, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.55. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 4h55 | 3:25 PM Evanston, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Evanston, IL from €36. 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 Evanston, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL
Most St. Louis, MO to Evanston, IL trains use the St. Louis Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Evanston, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which St. Louis, MO station do trains to Evanston, IL leave from?
Getting to St. Louis Station from St. Louis city centre
St. Louis Station train station facilities and services
St. Louis Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Landry's Seafood House, The Station Grille
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St. Louis Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Louis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Louis Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West, Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station.
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