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How to get fromSt. Louis to Tennesseeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Tennessee by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $128–218

  2. Drive 154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Tennesseecar car 154.6 mi
    3h 45m
    $29–41

  3. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $121–224

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $115–184

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Tennessee. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Macomb Station, then take the taxi to Tennessee. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Tennessee via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Macomb Station in around 7h 3m.

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