What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $270 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from O'Hare to St. Louis?

The distance between O'Hare and St. Louis is 278 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from O'Hare to St. Louis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to St. Louis bus from?

O'Hare to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to St. Louis train from?

O'Hare to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from O'Hare to St. Louis?

The best way to get from O'Hare to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the O'Hare to St. Louis bus arrive?

O'Hare to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the O'Hare to St. Louis train arrive?

O'Hare to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to St. Louis is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from O'Hare to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 459+ hotels available in St. Louis.

O'Hare to St. Louis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 6m
$276–708
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 39m
$52–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 33m
$92–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus Peoria line
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 17m
$97–172
Drive 296.6 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to St. Louiscar 296.6 mi
4h 59m
$55–79
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 7m
$88–563

O'Hare to St. Louis by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 46m.

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How to get fromO'Hare to St. Louisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Bus (Flixbus)

Train (Amtrak)

Bus, train

Drive 296.6 mi

Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly