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The average train between Chicago and Downtown St. Louis takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Downtown St. Louis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Chicago and Downtown St. Louis. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Downtown St. Louis at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St. Louis station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Chicago to Downtown St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Downtown St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Chicago and Downtown St. Louis is 421.8 km. The road distance is 475 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 46m.
