There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Highland by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, 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 16m$208–305Drive 278.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Highlandcar 278.1 mi
4h 38m$51–74Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the taxi from St Louis Bus Station to Highlandtaxi
6h 37m$121–160Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to SHILOH-SCOTT stationtrain
5h 2m$376–773Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to SHILOH-SCOTT stationtrain
4h 46m$140–673
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Highland is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Highland is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Highland station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at SHILOH-SCOTT station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Chicago and Highland is 329 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Highland without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Chicago to Highland, including transfers.
Chicago to Highland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Highland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Highland is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Chicago to Highland.
There are 10+ hotels available in Highland.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Highland, 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.
- 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
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to SHILOH-SCOTT station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to SHILOH-SCOTT station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
- 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
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
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