There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
1h 51m$55–92Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Rochestercar 98.4 mi
1h 45m$18–26Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
1h 56m$38–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Rochester is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Rochester. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between St. Louis and Rochester is 104 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from St. Louis to Rochester, including transfers.
St. Louis to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Rochester, Sangamon County, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–26 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
- $30–65
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
St. Louis to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Rochester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from St. Louis to Rochester.
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