Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Washington University in St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Washington University in St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Delmar @ Limit Wb via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Washington University in St. Louis?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Washington University in St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at SKINKER station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

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Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 27m.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis is to subway and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $75 - $550.

Q: How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Washington University in St. Louis is 289 miles. The road distance is 304.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $190.

Q: How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis, including transfers.

Q: Train, bus or fly from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 4h 2m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 18m
$90–186
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 27m
$50–80
Drive 302.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louiscar 302.8 mi
5h 6m
$56–80
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3h 48m
$76–508
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 2m
$316–708
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
5h 6m
$511–922

Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, 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 $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or train

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington University in St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or train

Train (Amtrak)

Bus (Flixbus)

Drive 302.8 mi

Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly