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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Summit start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £46. 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 Summit?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Summit is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Summit 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 Summit?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Summit departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Train St. Louis to Summit from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Summit on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	4h 16m	19:11	Summit, IL	CheapestFastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 29m	11:04	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 29m	11:04	Summit, IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Summit on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	4h 16m	19:11	Summit, IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 29m	11:04	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	4h 20m	22:00	Summit, IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Summit on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	4h 16m	19:11	Summit, IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	4h 19m	08:49	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 29m	11:04	Summit, IL	No tags
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	4h 20m	22:00	Summit, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Summit

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Summit. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 20mAverage duration

253 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £76	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £97	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5607 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 £23

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Summit, IL 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 Summit?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Summit start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £46. 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 Summit?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Summit is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Summit 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 Summit?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Summit departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/11

£37

25/11

£37

Today

£31

27/11

£25

28/11

£44

29/11

No data

30/11

£73

01/12

£31

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Summit, IL was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £25

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 Summit, IL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £25 to £93 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Summit, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Summit, IL?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 20m	Avg price£76	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 20m	Avg price£46	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Summit, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £46 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £23. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Summit, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Summit, IL in about 4h 20m – that's the fastest way to get there!