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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 45m. 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 €13.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 2 travel options between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to St. Louis, MO from Springfield, IL is by taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $11 (€10) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $25 (€23) from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO.
The quickest way to travel between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 1 h 48 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 86 miles (139 km) between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO.
The average frequency per day from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO:
- You can go to St. Louis, MO from Springfield, IL by bus with Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $25 (€23) with Greyhound from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO on Omio.
- You can take a train from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with Amtrak from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO.
Yes, there are direct services available from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Greyhound with 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to St. Louis, MO as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to St. Louis, MO from Springfield, IL.
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