What is the distance between Springfield and St. Louis?

About 87 miles (140 km) separate Springfield and St. Louis.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Powell Symphony Hall, The Magic House, Municipal Theatre Association, Saint Louis Science Center and St. Louis Cardinals.

Bus Springfield to St. Louis from $13 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 29

from $25

TomorrowAug 30

from $25

SunAug 31

from $26

MonSep 1

from $24

TueSep 2

from $23

WedSep 3

from $22

ThuSep 4

from $22

FriSep 5

from $23

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 30 at 9:20pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: August 30 at 11:05pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 30 at 4:40am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: August 30 at 6:25am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 45m
Departure time: August 30 at 4:40am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: August 30 at 6:25am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 45m
Departure time: August 30 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: August 30 at 3:45pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $54	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$16 - $54	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration1h 45m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance87 miles (139 km)

Latest bus departure9:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Springfield to St. Louis Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Springfield to St. Louis.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Springfield to St. Louis.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Springfield to St. Louis, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Springfield, IL - St. Louis

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

Best price found

08/27

$21

08/28

$18

Today

$17

08/30

$18

08/31

$18

09/01

$16

09/02

$15

09/03

$15

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $25 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-09-03.

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Springfield to St. Louis.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Springfield to St. Louis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Springfield to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus Springfield, IL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Springfield, IL - St. Louis

What is the distance between Springfield and St. Louis?

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

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