Trains to St. Louis
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in St. Louis: Union Station, Gateway Transportation Center, Cotton Belt Freight Depot. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from St. Louis
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis to Springfield | United States | 139 km (86 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| St. Louis to Columbia | United States | 189 km (117 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| St. Louis to Peoria | United States | 236 km (146 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| St. Louis to Davenport | United States | 324 km (201 mi) | about 4 h 23 min |
| St. Louis to Independence | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| St. Louis to Joliet | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 5 h |
| St. Louis to Indianapolis | United States | 370 km (230 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| St. Louis to Kansas City | United States | 383 km (238 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| St. Louis to Aurora | United States | 383 km (238 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| St. Louis to Memphis | United States | 387 km (240 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| St. Louis to Louisville | United States | 389 km (242 mi) | about 5 h 16 min |
| St. Louis to Naperville | United States | 392 km (244 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| St. Louis to New York City | United States | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 18 h 59 min |
| St. Louis to Toronto | Canada | 1,065 km (661 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| St. Louis to Brooklyn | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 19 h 2 min |
| St. Louis to Chicago | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| St. Louis to Queens | United States | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 19 h 10 min |
| St. Louis to Houston | United States | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| St. Louis to Philadelphia | United States | 1,301 km (808 mi) | about 17 h 36 min |
| St. Louis to San Antonio | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does St. Louis have?
Union Station, Gateway Transportation Center, Cotton Belt Freight Depot.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.