How to travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO

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Compare train and bus for Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $18.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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2h 24m

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from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO

How to get from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:40AM1h45
Springfield, IL
12:25PMSt. Louis, MO
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:40AM1h45
Springfield, IL
12:25PMSt. Louis, MO
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:40AM1h45
Springfield, IL
12:25PMSt. Louis, MO
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:25AM1h45
Springfield, IL
05:10AMSt. Louis, MO
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO

Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO.

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There are 2 options to travel between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
  • Buses mostly depart from Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
  • Trains mostly depart from Springfield Station, Springfield, IL and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO, Joliet, IL, Rolla, MO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Louis, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.
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