East Saint Louis to Chicago Trains

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: $182
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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6h 5m

$152–242

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.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 PM → 10:43 PM
5h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Saint Louis to Chicago? 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.

East Saint Louis to Chicago trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

East Saint Louis to Chicago train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 PM → 10:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

6:55 AM → 12:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station

East Saint Louis to Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

East Saint Louis to Chicago train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 PM → 10:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

6:55 AM → 12:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:25 AM

6:15 AM → 11:40 AM

7:55 AM → 1:49 PM

2:35 PM → 8:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station

Where to next?

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