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How to get fromCleveland to East Saint Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to East Saint Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLE - STL
    4h 8m
    $106–656

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 1m
    $75–178

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 48m
    $340–530

  4. Drive  550.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to East Saint Louiscar car 550.7 mi
    9h 19m
    $101–146

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 379 D
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 7m
    $140–340

Cleveland to East Saint Louis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 12h 1m.

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