There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
1h 10m$480–850Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 49m$55–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 38m$90–196Airport 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 7m$275–687Fly to Muskegon
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Muskegon (MKG)plane STL - MKG
4h 12m$55–360
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $480 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via St Louis Bus Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Great Lakes 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 38m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Great Lakes is 320 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), including transfers and time at the airport.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $480 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- 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
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Muskegon via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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
- 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
The quickest flight from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Great Lakes is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 12:48 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 1:48 AM in Great Lakes.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Great Lakes.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport.
There are 58+ hotels available in Great Lakes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Great Lakes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.