There are 6 ways to get from Saint Louis to Springfield by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Saint Louis to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAN - SGF
5h 16m$247–666Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the taxi from Saint Louis to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MBS - SGF
6h 23m$131–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 7m$201–433Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 7m$211–403Drive 738.4 mi
- Drive from Saint Louis to Springfieldcar 738.4 mi
12h 25m$135–195Bus
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
18h 25m$176–298
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Louis to Springfield is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Louis to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Louis to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Alma, MI and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Saint Louis and Springfield is 663 miles. The road distance is 742.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Louis to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 7m and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Saint Louis to Springfield, including transfers.
Saint Louis to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alma, MI station.
Saint Louis to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Springfield is 1h behind Saint Louis. It is currently 10:15 AM in Saint Louis and 9:15 AM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Louis to Springfield is 743 miles. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Saint Louis to Springfield.
What companies run services between Saint Louis, MI, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center via Alma, MI, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 18h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $45–170
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