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Compare bus and train 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 $15. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
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How to get from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus9:35 PM1h45Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL11:20 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:35 PM1h45Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL11:20 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:35 PM1h45Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL11:20 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus1:55 PM1h45Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL3:40 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 AM1h45Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL6:25 AMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Springfield Station, Springfield, IL and arrive in St. Louis Station, 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).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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