There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ellisville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 46m$94–189Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 26m$53–85Drive 318.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Ellisvillecar 318.9 mi
5h 29m$59–85Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 57 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wbbus
5h 17m$280–712Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 57 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wbbus
5h 2m$84–562Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, line 57 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wbbus
6h 35m$516–927
Chicago to Ellisville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ellisville is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ellisville is to fly and line 57 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ellisville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Manchester @ Devore Wb via Civic Center Transit Center and Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ellisville station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at MAPLEWOOD-MANCHESTER station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Ellisville is 308 miles. The road distance is 320.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellisville without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Chicago to Ellisville, including transfers.
Chicago to Ellisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ellisville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellisville is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ellisville, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 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
- $75–550
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
- $100–650
- 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
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
- $27–60
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from Maplewood-Manchester Transit Center to Manchester @ Devore Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Ellisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Ellisville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ellisville is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chicago to Ellisville.
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