The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, 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 Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 5 trains that leave St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO for Springfield Station, Springfield, IL on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
300 Lincoln Service4:30 AM1h38St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:08 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$161One-way0 transfers
302 Lincoln Service6:35 AM1h44St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:19 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$281One-way0 transfers
306 Lincoln Service5:40 PM1h41St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO7:21 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$341One-way0 transfers
22 Texas Eagle8:10 AM1h53St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO10:03 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$421One-way0 transfers
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner2:55 PM1h48St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO4:43 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$581One-way0 transfers
300 Lincoln Service4:30 AM1h38St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:08 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$161One-way0 transfers
306 Lincoln Service5:40 PM1h41St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO7:21 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$341One-way0 transfers
302 Lincoln Service6:35 AM1h44St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:19 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$281One-way0 transfers
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner2:55 PM1h48St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO4:43 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$581One-way0 transfers
22 Texas Eagle8:10 AM1h53St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO10:03 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL:
A bus is $0.60 (€0.49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.64 (€-1.34). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 30m 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 Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
300 Lincoln Service | 4:30 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1h38 | 6:08 AM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
302 Lincoln Service | 6:35 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1h44 | 8:19 AM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
22 Texas Eagle | 8:10 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1h53 | 10:03 AM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 2:55 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1h48 | 4:43 PM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
306 Lincoln Service | 5:40 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1h41 | 7:21 PM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL
Trains from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 9:30 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and Springfield Station, Springfield, IL from $12 (€9). 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 Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, 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 Springfield Station, Springfield, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO to Springfield Station, Springfield, 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- Free of charge
- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Wyndham Springfield City Centre
- Carpenter Street Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is a brick railroad depot with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi services are accessible
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