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TodayApr 25
from $56
TomorrowApr 26
from $47
SunApr 27
from $56
MonApr 28
from $39
TueApr 29
from $39
WedApr 30
from $39
ThuMay 1
from $32
FriMay 2
from $39

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to St Louis: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$42
Average train trip duration5h 1m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance262 miles (422 km)
Latest train departure7:10pm

Chicago to St Louis Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$39
04/24
$39
Today
$56
04/26
$47
04/27
$56
04/28
$39
04/29
$39
04/30
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to St Louis was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $228 for a train ticket from Chicago to St Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to St Louis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to St Louis 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 Chicago and St Louis 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.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to St Louis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and St Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $30. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to St Louis in about 5h 1m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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