There are 5 ways to get from McKendree University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 49m$171–264Drive 281.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKendree University to Chicagocar 281.9 mi
5h 2m$52–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
8h 27m$65–92Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
4h 12m$73–379Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 39m$293–729
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McKendree University to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from McKendree University to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from McKendree University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Us-50 @ Air Mobility Wb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from McKendree University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from SHILOH-SCOTT station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between McKendree University and Chicago is 313 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.
The best way to get from McKendree University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from McKendree University to Chicago, including transfers.
McKendree University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
McKendree University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from McKendree University to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between McKendree University, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
McKendree University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
McKendree University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKendree University to Chicago is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from McKendree University to Chicago.
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