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Compare train and bus for St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL 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 train 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 $15.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m 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 St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL:
A bus is $0.75 (€0.60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Springfield, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Springfield, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Springfield Station, Springfield, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Springfield, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Springfield, IL by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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