There are 10 ways to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2h 55m$312–702Drive 294.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 294.1 mi
5h 6m$54–78Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway
4h 10m$56–382Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 58m$87–184Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
8h 10m$72–104Train 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
4h 4m$72–317Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- 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
4h 56m$518–892Bus 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
4h 55m$124–294Bus 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
5h$64–280Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare-ORD294.1 mi
5h 6m
St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at O'Hare International Terminal 2 via Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at O'Hare via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between St. Louis and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 274 miles. The road distance is 295.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 5h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- 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
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
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