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Saint Louis Art Museum
Leading art museum with collections from antiquity to modern works, set within Forest Park.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 7h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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58 City Of New Orleans · 421 Texas Eagle | 6:30 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 12h55 | 19:25 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 change | |
58 City Of New Orleans · 21 Texas Eagle | 6:30 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 12h55 | 19:25 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 change | |
58 City Of New Orleans · 305 Lincoln Service | 6:30 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 15h53 | 22:23 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 3:55 Champaign, IL | 6h35 | 10:30 St. Louis, MO | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 November | |||||
59 City Of New Orleans · 8358 Connecting Bus | 22:55 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 6h35 | 5:30 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:55 Champaign, IL | 6h35 | 11:30 St. Louis, MO | 0 changesdirect | |
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Leading art museum with collections from antiquity to modern works, set within Forest Park.
Engaging museum on American history and culture through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.
Science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium programmes, and family-friendly displays across several halls.
Large urban park with museums, lakes, trails, and major cultural attractions, ideal for a full day outdoors.
Extensive botanical garden with themed landscapes, seasonal displays, and quiet walking paths.
Historic cobbled riverfront area with galleries, shops, and preserved buildings that reflect early St. Louis.
St. Louis-style pizza has a very thin cracker-like base and Provel cheese. It is a long-standing local favourite distinct from deep-pan styles.
Toasted ravioli are breaded ravioli, usually meat-filled, then fried and served with tomato sauce. They are closely associated with The Hill in St. Louis.
Gooey butter cake is a rich local bake with a dense cake base and sweet buttery topping. It originated in St. Louis and remains a classic treat.
Historic deli known for hot salami sandwiches and a lively old-school atmosphere in Midtown.
Popular barbecue spot serving pork steaks, ribs and smoked meats in a relaxed, bustling setting.
Refined dining room offering seasonal American tasting menus and polished service in an elegant Central West End setting.
Moderate for a large US city. Hotels are often cheaper than coastal hubs, while dining and local transport remain manageable for most visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. Round up or leave $1-2 in cafés, depending on service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO trains use the Champaign-Urbana Station to St. Louis Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Champaign, IL and St. Louis, MO train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Champaign-Urbana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Big Grove Tavern, Ko Fusion
Ticket office support is available at Champaign-Urbana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Champaign-Urbana Station.
Available at Champaign-Urbana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Champaign-Urbana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champaign-Urbana Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana, I Hotel and Conference Center, Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana.
St. Louis Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Landry's Seafood House, The Station Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Louis Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Louis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Louis Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West, Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station.
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