Chicago to East Saint Louis Trains

Chicago to East Saint Louis trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and East Saint Louis takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to East Saint 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: $185
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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5h 2m

$158–240

Chicago to East Saint Louis train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chicago and East Saint 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 East Saint Louis at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:10 PM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to East Saint Louis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Chicago to East Saint Louis trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Chicago to East Saint Louis train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:10 PM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis

Chicago to East Saint Louis trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Chicago to East Saint Louis train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:10 PM → 12:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:17 PM

9:50 AM → 3:07 PM

2:10 PM → 7:47 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis

Train trips from Chicago

Train trips to East Saint Louis

Alternative transport options

7:10 PM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day