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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Louis and Illinois State University takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Louis to Illinois State University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
$100
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

St. Louis to Illinois State University train times

Trains run 5 times a day between St. Louis and Illinois State University. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from St. Louis is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Illinois State University at 8:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis to Illinois State University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Illinois State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 33m.

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