There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station by plane, subway, 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, subway
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
1h 56m$56–367Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 39m$47–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 26m$88–192Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Chicago Union Station301.7 mi
5h 15mDrive 301.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Stationcar 301.7 mi
5h 15m$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 22m$319–684
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station is to fly and subway which takes 1h 56m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station 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 39m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station is 265 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 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
- $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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station.
Book your St. Louis Airport (STL) to Chicago Union Station bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Chicago Union Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.