There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
1h 46m$58–366Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 30m$52–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 26m$92–192Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Chicago301.7 mi
5h 16mDrive 301.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicagocar 301.7 mi
5h 16m$56–80Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2h 9m$275–687
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Chicago is 264 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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.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
- 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
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago.
Book your St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.