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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m 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 St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Springfield, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.40. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 300 Lincoln Service4:30 AM1h38St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:08 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€131One-way0 transfers
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- 300 Lincoln Service4:30 AM1h38St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:08 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 300 Lincoln Service4:30 AM1h38St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:08 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 306 Lincoln Service5:40 PM1h41St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO7:21 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€291One-way0 transfers
- 302 Lincoln Service6:35 AM1h44St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:19 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€291One-way0 transfers
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner2:55 PM1h48St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO4:43 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL€491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM1h45St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)1:15 AMSpringfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM1h50St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)4:20 PMSpringfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL€191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM1h45St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)11:45 AMSpringfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL€201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Springfield, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus to go to Springfield, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Springfield, IL by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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