There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
1h 57m$320–682Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 31m$50–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 40m$88–195Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to St. Louis296.6 mi
4h 59mDrive 296.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louiscar 296.6 mi
4h 59m$55–79Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
4h 3m$79–346
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park Transit Center and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and St. Louis is 274 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 46m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to St. Louis.
There are 459+ hotels available in St. Louis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and St. Louis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.