There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to CIVIC CENTER stationMlr
- Take the train from St. Louis to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
3h 9m$20–52Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
3h 15m$37–72Drive 106.6 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield106.6 mi
1h 52m$20–29Towncar
- Take a town car from St. Louis Airport to Springfield106.6 mi
1h 52m$310–440
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Springfield via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Springfield is 110 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Louis station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield train services, operated by Metro St. Louis, depart from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $20 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Springfield via CIVIC CENTER station and St. Louis in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 314-982-1400
- transitinformation@metrostlouis.org
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to CIVIC CENTER station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Louis to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 646 480 6835
- Website
- jayride.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from St. Louis Airport to Springfield
- Estimated price
- $310–440
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield train services, operated by Metro St. Louis, arrive at CIVIC CENTER station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Springfield.
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