There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus
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 11m$73–164Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 53m$50–73Drive 309.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Saint Charlescar 309.5 mi
5h 15m$57–82Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 34 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus
3h 52m$82–559Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 34 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus
4h 13m$326–709
Illinois to Saint Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Saint Charles is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Saint Charles is to subway and fly and line 34 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Saint Charles station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Illinois and Saint Charles is 304 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Saint Charles without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Illinois to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Illinois to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Saint Charles is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Illinois, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
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
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Illinois to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Saint Charles is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Illinois to Saint Charles.
There are 233+ hotels available in Saint Charles.







