There are 6 ways to get from Saint Charles to Lemont by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 4m$67–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
10h 43m$50–82Drive 279.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Charles to Lemontcar 279.7 mi
4h 59m$52–74Line 34 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Summit to Lemonttrain
5h 6m$60–362Line 34 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
5h 46m$330–715Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
7h 40m$512–924
Saint Charles to Lemont by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Lemont is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Lemont is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Lemont. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Lemont via St. Louis and Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Lemont is 277 miles. The road distance is 281.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Lemont without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Saint Charles to Lemont, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Lemont is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to Lemont Metra Station via North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 10h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Charles to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Lemont is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Saint Charles to Lemont.
There are 258+ hotels available in Lemont.







