What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $15 - $22.

How far is it from St. Louis to Saint Elmo?

The distance between St. Louis and Saint Elmo is 226 miles. The road distance is 83.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Saint Elmo without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo without a car is to bus and train via Carbondale which takes 5h 4m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo, including transfers.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Saint Elmo?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Saint Elmo is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from St. Louis to Saint Elmo.

Where can I stay near Saint Elmo?

There are five+ hotels available in Saint Elmo.

St. Louis to Saint Elmo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Carbondale
best
1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 4m
$80–157
Drive 82.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Saint Elmocar 82.6 mi
1h 25m
$16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 57m
$81–131
Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus Greyhound US0185
2. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Saint Elmotaxi
2h 41m
$133–173

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Saint Elmo.

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Saint Elmo. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, take the train to Effingham Station, then take the taxi to Saint Elmo. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Saint Elmo in around 1h 25m.

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