There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, subway, 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.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h$272–705Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 20m$54–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 29m$94–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to St. Louis-STL304.2 mi
5h 8mDrive 304.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 304.2 mi
5h 8m$56–81Subway 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
2h 44m$78–555Train 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
4h 18m$510–920
Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to St. Louis Airport (STL). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Saint Louis via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 278 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- 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.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 (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
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL).
Book your Chicago to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 530+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and St. Louis Airport (STL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.