There are 6 ways to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 34m$94–194Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 44m$49–84Drive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Fairview Heights to Chicagocar 286.6 mi
5h 1m$53–76Line 12 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Lincoln Trail @ Jerome Wb to Fairview Heights Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
4h 3m$56–369Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport 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 26m$276–709Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Fairview Heights to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 17m$53–256
Fairview Heights to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago is to line 12 bus and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairview Heights to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Trail @ Jerome Wb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairview Heights station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Fairview Heights and Chicago is 296 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago, including transfers.
Fairview Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Fairview Heights to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Fairview Heights, IL, 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
- +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
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from Lincoln Trail @ Jerome Wb to Fairview Heights Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
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More Questions & Answers
Fairview Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fairview Heights to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairview Heights to Chicago is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Fairview Heights to Chicago.
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