There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
1h 56m$19–26Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to East Saint Louiscar 94.9 mi
1h 38m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 4m$56–84
Springfield to East Saint Louis by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to East Saint Louis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to East Saint Louis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at 5TH & MISSOURI station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Springfield and East Saint Louis is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis, including transfers.
Springfield to East Saint Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to East Saint Louis is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to East Saint Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to East Saint Louis is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Springfield to East Saint Louis.
There are 540+ hotels available in East Saint Louis.