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How to get fromAurora to East Saint Louisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 17m
    $94–200

  2. Drive 267 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to East Saint Louiscar car 267 mi
    4h 38m
    $49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 38m
    $80–116

  4. Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 2m
    $322–717

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    5h 21m
    $81–515

Aurora to East Saint Louis by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Aurora to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 9h 38m.

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