There are 6 ways to get from Earth City to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Line 34 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Rider Trail North @ Parks Steed Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 28m$56–369Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 36m$47–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 54m$94–194Drive 305.2 mi
- Drive from Earth City to Chicagocar 305.2 mi
5h 19m$56–81Line 34 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Rider Trail North @ Parks Steed Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
3h 51m$276–709Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Earth City to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 35m$57–260
Earth City to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Earth City to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Earth City to Chicago is to line 34 bus and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Earth City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rider Trail North @ Parks Steed Sb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Earth City station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Earth City and Chicago is 280 miles. The road distance is 307 miles.
The best way to get from Earth City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Earth City to Chicago, including transfers.
Earth City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Earth City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Earth City to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Earth City, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from Rider Trail North @ Parks Steed Sb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Bus from Rider Trail North @ Parks Steed Sb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Earth City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Earth City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Earth City to Chicago is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Earth City to Chicago.
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