There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, 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 52m$116–216Drive 290.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)car 290.1 mi
5h 3m$53–77Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 1m$77–114Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis-BLV290.1 mi
5h 3mFly 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 38m$298–736Fly 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$104–586Train 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$535–951
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) 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 52m.
The distance between Chicago and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is 314 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV), including transfers.
Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV), 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
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis-BLV
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chicago to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV).
There are 240+ hotels available in MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV).
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