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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 2m
    $158–240

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 11m
    $54–78

  3. Drive  293.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to East Saint Louiscar car 293.3 mi
    4h 54m
    $54–78

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3h 57m
    $326–708

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3h 40m
    $90–608

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 19m
    $142–689

Chicago to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 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 $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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