How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Champaign?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Champaign start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £78. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Champaign?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Champaign is 14h 6m, covering a distance of 147 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Champaign route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Champaign?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Champaign departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Train St. Louis to Champaign from £32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Champaign on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:35	Gateway Station	10h 10m	16:45	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures from St. Louis to Champaign on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Gateway Station	10h 10m	16:45	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
06:35	Gateway Station	10h 10m	16:45	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 40m	22:50	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:42 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Champaign

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 30mAverage duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £42	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £442	Average duration14h 6m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Louis and Champaign?

St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5615 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £34

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Champaign by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Champaign?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Champaign start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £78. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Champaign?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Champaign is 14h 6m, covering a distance of 147 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Champaign route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Champaign?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Champaign departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£47

29/11

£47

Today

£42

01/12

£38

02/12

£38

03/12

No data

04/12

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05/12

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Champaign was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Champaign as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £38 to £426 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-01.