The cheapest and fastest trains from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Springfield, 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 Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Springfield, IL for St. Louis, MO every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
301 Lincoln Service10:131h48Springfield Station, Springfield, IL12:01St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
305 Lincoln Service20:281h55Springfield Station, Springfield, IL22:23St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
307 Lincoln Service22:191h50Springfield Station, Springfield, IL0:09St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner12:561h55Springfield Station, Springfield, IL14:51St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£211One-way0 changes
21 Texas Eagle17:261h59Springfield Station, Springfield, IL19:25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£251One-way0 changes
301 Lincoln Service10:131h48Springfield Station, Springfield, IL12:01St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
307 Lincoln Service22:191h50Springfield Station, Springfield, IL0:09St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
305 Lincoln Service20:281h55Springfield Station, Springfield, IL22:23St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£121One-way0 changes
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner12:561h55Springfield Station, Springfield, IL14:51St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£211One-way0 changes
21 Texas Eagle17:261h59Springfield Station, Springfield, IL19:25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 139 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:26 Springfield, IL | 1h59 | 1:25 St. Louis, MO | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 29 April | |||||
301 Lincoln Service | 10:13 Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 1h48 | 12:01 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 changesdirect | |
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 12:56 Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 1h55 | 14:51 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Wyndham Springfield City Centre
- Carpenter Street Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is a brick railroad depot with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi services are accessible
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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