There are 7 ways to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 15m$120–226Drive 283.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontoon Beach to Chicagocar 283.6 mi
4h 54m$52–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 25m$75–116Taxi to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Pontoon Beach to EMERSON PARK stationtaxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 45m$79–396Taxi to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Pontoon Beach to EMERSON PARK stationtaxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 7m$299–736Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Pontoon Beach to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 10m$53–255Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
5h 11m$105–342
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontoon Beach station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontoon Beach to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Pontoon Beach and Chicago is 295 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago, including transfers.
Pontoon Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Pontoon Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Pontoon Beach to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Pontoon Beach, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 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 $45–80 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 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $23–29
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontoon Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Pontoon Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontoon Beach to Chicago is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Pontoon Beach to Chicago.
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