What is the distance between St. Louis and Springfield?

The distance between St. Louis and Springfield is approximately 140 km (87 miles).

Bus St. Louis to Springfield from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1h 45m	1:15am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30am	Gateway Station	1h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1h 50m	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:46 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Springfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 hour 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 44mAverage Duration

140 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $69	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $79	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the distance between St. Louis and Springfield?
The distance between St. Louis and Springfield is approximately 140 km (87 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$39

11-21

$36

Today

$38

11-23

$36

11-24

$27

11-25

$26

11-26

$25

11-27

$26

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $40 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-26.