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

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 14m
    $89–181

  2. Drive 280.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Brookfieldcar car 280.6 mi
    4h 52m
    $52–74

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 10m
    $55–92

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 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 Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus bus
    4h 21m
    $276–710

  5. 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 Union Station to Brookfieldtrain train
    4h 24m
    $62–382

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 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 Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus bus
    5h 31m
    $78–317

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

    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
    6h 22m
    $130–314

  8. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    6h 26m
    $71–292

St. Louis to Brookfield by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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