Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Springfield on September 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Gateway Station	1h 38m	6:08am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:35am	Gateway Station	1h 44m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1h 48m	4:43pm	Springfield Station	No tags

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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 MAD 155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 44mAverage Duration

140 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 196 - MAD 307	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 155 - MAD 523	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,486 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 6486 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 MAD 155

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Springfield?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Springfield start at MAD 155. The average price for this train route is around MAD 214. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Springfield?
The average train trip from St. Louis to Springfield takes 1h 44m and covers 140 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Springfield route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Springfield?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Springfield departs at 4:30am. The latest train departs at 5:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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09-14

MAD 136

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MAD 136

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MAD 136

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MAD 136

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MAD 136

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MAD 136

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09-21

MAD 136

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Sep 14, 2026 with a price of MAD 136

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

You can expect to pay from MAD 136 to MAD 2,537 for a train 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 MAD 136 which is on 2026-09-17.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1h 45m	Avg PriceMAD 220	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 44m	Avg PriceMAD 214	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Springfield, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost MAD 214 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from MAD 155. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Springfield, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Springfield, IL in about 1h 44m —that's the fastest way to get there!