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How to get fromLake Forest to St. Louisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 56m
    $98–199

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 54m
    $58–96

  3. Drive 317.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to St. Louiscar car 317.6 mi
    5h 23m
    $58–84

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 57m
    $85–564

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4h 56m
    $281–715

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 45m
    $494–873

Lake Forest to St. Louis by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to St. Louis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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