There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lebanon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 / ...
5h 53m$175–262Drive 284.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lebanoncar 284.7 mi
4h 55m$52–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 45m$62–89Fly 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 23m$94–530Fly 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
4h 42m$344–730Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, train
- 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 train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to SHILOH-SCOTT stationtrain
5h 56m$550–961
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lebanon is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lebanon is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lebanon. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at East Us-50 @ Air Mobility Eb via Fairview Heights Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lebanon 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 5h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Lebanon is 314 miles. The road distance is 286.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lebanon without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chicago to Lebanon, including transfers.
Chicago to Lebanon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lebanon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lebanon is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lebanon, 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 $45–75 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
- $70–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- 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
- $50–350
- 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
- $50–350
- 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
- $50–350
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
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
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lebanon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Lebanon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lebanon is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Lebanon.
There are 59+ hotels available in Lebanon.









