How much does a train ticket cost from Springfield to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to St. Louis start from ZAR 272. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 323. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Springfield to St. Louis?

The average train journey time from Springfield to St. Louis is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Springfield to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Springfield to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Springfield to St. Louis departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 22:19.

Train Springfield to St. Louis from ZAR 238 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 23 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 24 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 25 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 26 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 27 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 28 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 29 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:19	Springfield Station	1h 50m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to St. Louis on 30 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:13	Springfield Station	1h 48m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:56	Springfield Station	1h 55m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	17:26	Springfield Station	1h 59m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	20:28	Springfield Station	1h 55m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:57 CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Springfield to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 343, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 45mAverage duration

87 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 343 - ZAR 546	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 272 - ZAR 917	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,830 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5830 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 272

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Springfield, IL to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Springfield to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to St. Louis start from ZAR 272. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 323. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Springfield to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Springfield to St. Louis is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Springfield to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Springfield to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Springfield to St. Louis departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 22:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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ZAR 238

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 21 Jun 2026 with a price of ZAR 238

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Springfield, IL to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 238 to ZAR 4,447 for a train ticket from Springfield, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 238, which is on 2026-06-24.

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to St. Louis?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 45m	Avg priceZAR 385	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 55m	Avg priceZAR 323	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between Springfield, IL and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost ZAR 323 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from ZAR 272. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Springfield, IL to St. Louis in about 1h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!