There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis 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 18m$94–188Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 18m$52–86Drive 302.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louiscar 302.9 mi
5h 6m$56–80Fly 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 48m$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 33m$80–558Train 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 6m$512–923
Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis is to subway and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Washington University in St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Delmar @ Limit Wb via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Washington University in St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at SKINKER station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis is 289 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis, including transfers.
Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. 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.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
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis.
There are 525+ hotels available in Washington University in St. Louis.