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East Saint Louis to Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between East Saint Louis and Chicago takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from East Saint Louis to Chicago. 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 27m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
$112
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
6h 5m
$92–192

East Saint Louis to Chicago train times

Trains run 5 times a day between East Saint Louis and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from East Saint Louis is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at CIVIC CENTER station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 283.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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