There are 5 ways to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 27m$154–245Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 45m$49–80Drive 279.5 mi
- Drive from Hinsdale to St. Louiscar 279.5 mi
4h 40m$51–74Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 21m$280–715Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hinsdale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 34m$79–513
Hinsdale to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis is to line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Hinsdale station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hinsdale to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Hinsdale and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Hinsdale and St. Louis is 299 miles. The road distance is 281.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis, including transfers.
Hinsdale to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Hinsdale to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to St. Louis is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Hinsdale, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Hinsdale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Hinsdale to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Hinsdale to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hinsdale to St. Louis is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Hinsdale to St. Louis.
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