There are 5 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
2h 21m$121–450Drive 274.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicagocar 274.9 mi
4h 52m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 27m$131–245Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 37m$96–140Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2h 44m$336–780
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 27m.
The distance between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Chicago is 291 miles. The road distance is 276.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago, including transfers.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Chicago.
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