The average train between Kansas City and East Saint Louis takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kansas City to East Saint 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 Kansas City and East Saint Louis. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 4:05 PM which arrives into East Saint Louis at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to East Saint Louis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at East Saint Louis station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Kansas City to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Kansas City and East Saint Louis is 386.9 km. The road distance is 453 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
