Find trains to St. Louis

Yes, the Transportation Security Administration now requires that all passengers have valid identification for their train ride as part of updated security measures. For example, you will be required to present a valid ID when booking your St. Louis train ticket (depending on payment method). This is also true if you need to make any changes to your St. Louis train tickets after booking. Valid identification will also be requested if checking baggage for your train to St. Louis. Train passengers should also remember that station or train staff (such as Amtrak police or other law enforcement) can request passenger tickets or identification at random as part of security protocols. Valid ID for these purposes would include a passport, driver’s license, or a photo ID card from school or college.

St. Louis trains arriving on either Amtrak’s Illinois Service or Texas Eagle lines deliver passengers right to downtown, meaning that once you disembark the train and collect your bags, you’ll be ready to enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer in no time. The St. Louis City Hall, for example, is only minutes away by taxi or even on foot, while the iconic Gateway Arch can quickly be reached from the station by way of the Blue Line city bus. The St. Louis Aquarium is another popular attraction located just to the west of the Gateway Transportation Center where Amtrak passengers arrive. Nearby museums include the Campbell House Museum and the Soldier’s Memorial Military Museum, both located only a few minutes north of the station across the Memorial Plaza and near the Eternal Flame Park. Whatever brings you to St. Louis, there is sure to be something to interest you within minutes of your arrival.

If you’re leaving from Chicago the lowest ticket price is usually about $50, from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport it’s about $148, and from San Antonio it’s around $212.

St. Louis Gateway Station is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination. Some common major cities you can get to by train from St. Louis Gateway Station are Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, and Kansas City.

Amtrak is the most commonly selected option by users. You can use our search form to find great options to St. Louis.

Our users have found train tickets to St. Louis for $14 on average this week. The price of a train ticket to St. Louis remains generally consistent for the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can to ensure you have your desired date secured.

The distance to the center of St. Louis from either St. Louis Gateway Station station, St. Louis Union station, or St. Louis Lambert Field station is 12.6 mi, 12.6 mi, and 1.6 mi, respectively.

You will need to travel 0.5 mi to get from St. Louis Gateway Station to Busch Stadium, 4.8 mi to get from St. Louis Gateway Station to St. Louis Zoo, and 1.1 mi to get from St. Louis Gateway Station to Gateway Arch.