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

The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to St. Louis start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from Carlinville to St. Louis is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 49 miles (78 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 14m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Carlinville to St. Louis route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlinville to St. Louis?

The earliest train departs from Carlinville to St. Louis at 1:33pm. And the latest train departs at 9:09pm.

Train Carlinville to St. Louis from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Carlinville to St. Louis on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:33pm	Carlinville, IL	1h 18m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	9:09pm	Carlinville, IL	1h 14m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	1:33pm	Carlinville, IL	1h 18m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	5:37pm	Carlinville, IL	1h 30m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	5:37pm	Carlinville, IL	1h 30m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:45 PM CST.

Get from Carlinville to St. Louis

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 18mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $10

Amtrak Carlinville St. Louis recent customer reviews

Very good

Ronald L.

August 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlinville to St. Louis 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 Carlinville to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to St. Louis start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlinville to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from Carlinville to St. Louis is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 49 miles (78 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Carlinville to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlinville to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from Carlinville to St. Louis at 1:33pm. And the latest train departs at 9:09pm.

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

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$10

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$12

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$12

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The cheapest trip from Carlinville to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $134 for a train ticket from Carlinville to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-13.