There are 5 ways to get from Fairmont City to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 22m$154–244Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 35m$49–79Drive 286.7 mi
- Drive from Fairmont City to Chicagocar 286.7 mi
4h 56m$53–76Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 51m$56–349Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 18m$326–709
Fairmont City to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairmont City to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fairmont City to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairmont City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Forest @ 52Nd Street Wb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairmont City station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from JJK CENTER station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Fairmont City and Chicago is 290 miles. The road distance is 288.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairmont City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Fairmont City to Chicago, including transfers.
Fairmont City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Fairmont City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Fairmont City to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Fairmont City, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- 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
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairmont City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fairmont City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairmont City to Chicago is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Fairmont City to Chicago.
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