There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
2h 59m$72–505Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 29m$52–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 29m$91–187Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis-STL304.1 mi
5h 8mDrive 304.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 304.1 mi
5h 8m$56–81Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 13m$312–705Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
4h 18m$509–920
Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $70 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to St. Louis Airport (STL). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Saint Louis via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 266 miles. The road distance is 305.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- 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
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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 Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL).
Book your Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 482+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Union Station and St. Louis Airport (STL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.