MO → IL · about 177 miles
St. Louis to Pontiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from St. Louis to Pontiac. The fastest takes 3 hours 1 minute; the first train leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 3h 01m
- First train
- 4:30 AM
- Last train
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from St. Louis and arrives at Pontiac Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 7:31 AM | 3h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM | 9:42 AM | 3h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 11:38 AM | 3h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 5:59 PM | 3h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 8:46 PM | 3h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Louis Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Pontiac to St. Louis
Questions
How long is the train from St. Louis to Pontiac?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 1 minute; the typical trip is 3 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from St. Louis to Pontiac?
The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from St. Louis to Pontiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in St. Louis?
Trains to Pontiac leave from St Louis Bus Station.