There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
3h 38m$61–374Drive 275.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Auroracar 275.8 mi
5h$51–73Train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
8h 7m$92–190Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
11h 53m$77–114Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Aurora275.8 mi
5hFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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 Auroratrain
4h 4m$324–691
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via St Louis Bus Station, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Aurora via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Aurora is 302 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Aurora via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to New York St & Broadway St via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center, and Naperville Metra in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Aurora.
There are 95+ hotels available in Aurora.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Aurora. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










