There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to Edwardsville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 59m$121–222Drive 247.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aurora to Edwardsvillecar 247.8 mi
4h 22m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 53m$129–183Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
4h 43m$349–799Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
5h 2m$153–647Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Alton Station to Edwardsvilletaxi
6h 36m$114–395
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Edwardsville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Edwardsville is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurora to Edwardsville station. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove Metra and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Downers Grove and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Edwardsville station. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Aurora and Edwardsville is 309 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Edwardsville without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Aurora to Edwardsville, including transfers.
Aurora to Edwardsville bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Aurora to Edwardsville train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
The best way to get from Aurora to Edwardsville is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Aurora to Edwardsville via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Edwardsville via Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to LaGrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to LaGrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $35–85
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
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More Questions & Answers
Aurora to Edwardsville bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Aurora to Edwardsville train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Edwardsville is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Aurora to Edwardsville.
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