There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Dawson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Dawson is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Dawson is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Dawson. 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 5m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Dawson. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between St. Louis and Dawson is 109 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Dawson without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from St. Louis to Dawson, including transfers.
St. Louis to Dawson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Dawson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Dawson is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Dawson, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 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 $16–27 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Dawson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
St. Louis to Dawson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Dawson is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from St. Louis to Dawson.
There are 63+ hotels available in Dawson.