There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 41m$97–187Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 50m$53–84Drive 290.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fairview Heightscar 290.3 mi
4h 55m$53–77Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 31m$276–709Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, line 12 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from Fairview Heights Transit Center to Lincoln Trail @ Canty Ebbus
4h 16m$86–559Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fairview Heightscar
5h 20m$58–310Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- 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
5h 49m$514–923
Chicago to Fairview Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights is to subway and fly and line 12 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fairview Heights. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lincoln Trail @ Canty Eb via Fairview Heights Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fairview Heights station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Fairview Heights is 296 miles. The road distance is 292 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights, including transfers.
Chicago to Fairview Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fairview Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairview Heights is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fairview Heights, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $100–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
- $65–430
- 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
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from Fairview Heights Transit Center to Lincoln Trail @ Canty Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fairview Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Fairview Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fairview Heights is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Fairview Heights.
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