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How to get fromSaint Louis to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Louis to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Saint Louis to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2h 57m
    $183–471

  2. Drive 256.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Louis to Chicagocar car 256.3 mi
    4h 27m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 1488
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 11m
    $86–178

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 1488
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 11m
    $96–148

  5. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Saint Louis to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    3h 7m
    $82–299

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alma, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus 1488
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 15m
    $57–108

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Saint Louis, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Louis to Chicago Union Station via Alma, MI, East Lansing, MI, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 6h 11m.

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