There are 6 ways to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
1h 58m$483–854Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
7h 25m$42–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 53m$78–172Drive 295.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to St. Louiscar 295.6 mi
4h 58m$54–78Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3h 24m$76–508Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 49m$276–708
Lake Michigan to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $480 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Michigan to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from State & Roosevelt and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Michigan station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St. Louis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Lake Michigan and St. Louis is 334 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis, including transfers.
Lake Michigan to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Lake Michigan to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $480 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 5h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Michigan to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Lake Michigan. It is currently 12:35 AM in Lake Michigan and 11:35 PM in St. Louis.
Lake Michigan to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to St. Louis is 297 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Lake Michigan to St. Louis.
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