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How to get fromEvanston to Saint Charlesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Evanston to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 46m
    $76–172

  2. Drive  319.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Saint Charlescar car 319.1 mi
    5h 34m
    $59–85

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    8h 13m
    $86–123

  4. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 34 bus

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus bus
    4h 47m
    $328–714

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 22m
    $86–157

  6. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 34 bus

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus bus
    4h 34m
    $84–564

  7. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    6h 25m
    $521–895

Evanston to Saint Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 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 $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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