There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to St. Louis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 2m$279–713Drive 300.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to St. Louiscar 300.1 mi
5h 1m$55–80Train
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 48m$98–199Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 9m$76–113Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 49m$90–564Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
5h 51m$523–898
Palatine to St. Louis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to St. Louis is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to St. Louis is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Rand/Evergreen and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Woodfield Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Palatine and St. Louis is 304 miles. The road distance is 301.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Palatine to St. Louis, including transfers.
Palatine to St. Louis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Palatine to St. Louis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from Palatine to St. Louis is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to St. Louis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rand/Evergreen to St Louis Bus Station via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Palatine to St. Louis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Palatine to St. Louis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to St. Louis is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Palatine to St. Louis.
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