There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Calumet City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 7m$79–174Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 10m$49–73Drive 285.2 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Calumet Citycar 285.2 mi
5h$53–76Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain
4h 21m$62–366Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport 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 Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain
4h 42m$332–716Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
5h 46m$76–314Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
6h 37m$74–291Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, subway, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain
6h 44m$526–904Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
6h 48m$133–296
St. Louis to Calumet City by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Calumet City is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Calumet City is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Calumet City. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Calumet City. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Hammond Gateway via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between St. Louis and Calumet City is 303 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Calumet City without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from St. Louis to Calumet City, including transfers.
St. Louis to Calumet City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Calumet City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Calumet City is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Calumet City, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Calumet City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Calumet City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Calumet City is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from St. Louis to Calumet City.
There are 146+ hotels available in Calumet City.







