There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwood to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
6h 13m$95–200Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 54m$52–87Drive 305.7 mi
- Drive from Kirkwood to Chicagocar 305.7 mi
5h 21m$56–81Line 49 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
4h 6m$61–369Line 49 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 29m$276–709Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
6h 8m$81–312
Kirkwood to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkwood to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkwood to Chicago is to line 49 bus and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkwood to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kirkwood @ Adams Sb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via South County Center and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkwood Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Kirkwood and Chicago is 295 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $200.
The train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Station takes 6h 13m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kirkwood to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Kirkwood to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kirkwood Station.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Kirkwood, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
- 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
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kirkwood Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
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More Questions & Answers
Kirkwood to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kirkwood to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkwood to Chicago is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kirkwood to Chicago.
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