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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Gateway Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
| Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
| Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
| Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Gateway Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to St. Louis
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 600, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Champaign and St. Louis?
Champaign
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Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Train Companies
Based on 5637 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 R 988
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to St. Louis by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Champaign to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Champaign to St. Louis start from R 988. The average price for this train route is around R 1 865. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Champaign to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Champaign to St. Louis is 12h 57m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Champaign to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Champaign to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Champaign to St. Louis departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 11:24.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Champaign to St. Louis was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 107To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to St. Louis as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 107 to R 8 613 for a train ticket from Champaign to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 194, which is on 2025-12-12.
