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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Springfield start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Springfield is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 5 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 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Train St. Louis to Springfield from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1h 48m	16:43	Springfield Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	1h 41m	19:21	Springfield Station	Fastest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1h 48m	16:43	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	1h 41m	19:21	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	1h 41m	19:21	Springfield Station	Cheapest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Springfield on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	1h 38m	06:08	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	1h 44m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1h 53m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 44mAverage duration

87 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £34	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £42	Average duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 £13

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Springfield, IL 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 St. Louis to Springfield?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Springfield start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Springfield?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Springfield is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 87 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 5 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 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£16

11/12

£20

Today

£23

13/12

£16

14/12

£16

15/12

£16

16/12

£16

17/12

£16

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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 £16 to £151 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 £16, which is on 2025-12-13.

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 50m	Avg price£18	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 44m	Avg price£17	Daily departures5

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 £17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £13. 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!