There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 5m$95–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 31m$52–84Drive 297.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Saint Louis Universitycar 297.5 mi
5h 2m$55–79Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 46m$276–708Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- 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
3h 30m$86–558Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- 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 3m$513–928
Chicago to Saint Louis University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University is to subway and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Saint Louis University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lindell @ Grand Wb via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Saint Louis University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at GRAND station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Saint Louis University is 285 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University, including transfers.
Chicago to Saint Louis University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Saint Louis University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Louis University is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saint Louis University, MO, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- $100–650
- 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.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
- $27–60
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- 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
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Saint Louis University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Saint Louis University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Saint Louis University is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Chicago to Saint Louis University.
There are 520+ hotels available in Saint Louis University.