The average train between Columbus and St. Louis takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Columbus to St. Louis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Columbus and St. Louis. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Columbus is at 4:23 PM which arrives into St. Louis at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Columbus to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Columbus station and arriving at St. Louis station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
Columbus to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
Columbus to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
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The distance between Columbus and St. Louis is 533.2 km. The road distance is 691 km.
You can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 44m.
