The cheapest and fastest trains from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 7 trains that leave Chicago, IL for St. Louis, MO on Tue, May 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 419 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM4h59Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€371One-way0 transfers
301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM4h46Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:01 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€641One-way0 transfers
305 Lincoln Service5:20 PM5h03Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€641One-way0 transfers
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner9:50 AM5h01Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:51 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€871One-way0 transfers
21 Texas Eagle2:10 PM5h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€871One-way0 transfers
301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM4h46Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:01 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€641One-way0 transfers
307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM4h59Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€371One-way0 transfers
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner9:50 AM5h01Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:51 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€871One-way0 transfers
305 Lincoln Service5:20 PM5h03Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€641One-way0 transfers
21 Texas Eagle2:10 PM5h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO€871One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €58.
Distance: 419 km
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €326 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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59 City Of New Orleans · 8358 AMTRAK | 6:05 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 9h25 | 3:30 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
301 Lincoln Service | 7:15 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 4h46 | 12:01 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 419 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 419 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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