There are 5 ways to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 30m$60–408Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 15m$52–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 5m$152–242Drive 290 mi
- Drive from East Saint Louis to Chicagocar 290 mi
4h 59m$52–74Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
3h 56m$324–708
East Saint Louis to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from East Saint Louis station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from East Saint Louis station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 5TH & MISSOURI station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between East Saint Louis and Chicago is 283 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.
The best way to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago, including transfers.
East Saint Louis to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
East Saint Louis to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from East Saint Louis to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 6h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between East Saint Louis, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
East Saint Louis to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
East Saint Louis to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Saint Louis to Chicago is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from East Saint Louis to Chicago.
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