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How to get fromSt. Louis to Algonquinby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from St. Louis to Algonquin by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    7h 2m
    $118–214

  2. Drive 295.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Algonquincar car 295.5 mi
    5h 32m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    8h 47m
    $113–183

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 29m
    $302–744

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 7m
    $81–126

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    5h 29m
    $76–396

  7. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 9m
    $82–293

  8. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 39m
    $105–339

  9. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 30m
    $548–932

  10. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 30m
    $160–349

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Algonquin via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 7m.

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