There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove by plane, train, bus, 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 Downers Grovetrain
3h 11m$62–372Drive 284.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grovecar 284.9 mi
4h 58m$52–76Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Avebus 834
7h 47m$80–166Bus
- 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 / ...
9h 45m$77–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Downers Grove284.9 mi
4h 58mFly 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 Downers Grovetrain
3h 36m$279–693
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Ogden Ave / Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Downers Grove is 286 miles. The road distance is 286.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Downers Grove.
There are 311+ hotels available in Downers Grove.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Louis to Ogden Ave / Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 9h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Main St & Ogden Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- 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
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Downers Grove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.