Trains tickets from St Louis, MO to Champaign, IL

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Next departures to Champaign

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 24 February at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 24 February at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 24 February at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 24 February at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 February at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 24 February at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 February at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 24 February at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 February at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 24 February at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train St Louis to Champaign: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$94
Average train trip duration12h 1m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure06:35
Distance147 miles
Latest train departure08:10

St Louis to Champaign Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St Louis - Champaign

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from St Louis to Champaign cost?

    The average train ticket price from St Louis to Champaign is US$94. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St Louis to Champaign is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

    A train trip between St Louis and Champaign is around 12h 1m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 147 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between St Louis and Champaign?

    The number of trains from St Louis to Champaign can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St Louis to Champaign by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from St Louis to Champaign?

    When taking the train from St Louis to Champaign, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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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 Champaign as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$327 for a train ticket from St Louis to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-02-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between St Louis and Champaign is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Champaign.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Champaign you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between St Louis and Champaign compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from St Louis to Champaign.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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