How much is the train ticket from Champaign to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Champaign to St. Louis start from R 729. The average price for this train route is around R 1 354. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Champaign to St. Louis is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Champaign to St. Louis departs at 06:30. And the latest train departs at 10:24.

Train Champaign to St. Louis from R 685 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
		22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
		10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	Fastest
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:24	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	11h 59m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
22:55	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	6h 35m	05:30	Gateway Station	Fastest
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	12h 55m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
06:30	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	15h 53m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 12:38 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign 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 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 525, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage duration

237 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 525 - R 998	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 729 - R 5 894	Average duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Champaign and St. Louis?

Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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St. Louis

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Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 729

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to St. Louis by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Champaign to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Champaign to St. Louis start from R 729. The average price for this train route is around R 1 354. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Champaign to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Champaign to St. Louis is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Champaign to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Champaign to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Champaign to St. Louis departs at 06:30. And the latest train departs at 10:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/01

R 1 224

27/01

R 930

Today

R 930

29/01

R 1 207

30/01

R 1 126

31/01

R 1 126

01/02

R 1 126

02/02

R 995

The cheapest trip from Champaign to St. Louis was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 930

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

You can expect to pay from R 930 to R 6 736 for a train ticket from Champaign to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 995, which is on 2026-02-02.