There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Athens by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Athens is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Athens is to train which takes 2h and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Athens. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Athens. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between St. Louis and Athens is 111 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Athens without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h to get from St. Louis to Athens, including transfers.
St. Louis to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Athens is to train which takes 2h and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Athens, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
St. Louis to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Athens is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from St. Louis to Athens.
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