There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 9m$158–295Drive 268.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Fair Oakscar 268.4 mi
5h 28m$49–71Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
8h 16m$98–154Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain
6h 46m$130–490Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
9h 51m$110–166Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain
7h 7m$342–818Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain
8h 17m$144–424
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Fair Oaks. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Fair Oaks station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between St. Louis and Fair Oaks is 371 miles. The road distance is 270 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks, including transfers.
St. Louis to Fair Oaks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Fair Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Fair Oaks is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Fair Oaks, IN, USA?
You can take a train from St. Louis to Fair Oaks via Chicago Union Station and Rensselaer Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Fair Oaks via Indianapolis Union Station and Rensselaer Bus Stop in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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
- 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
- $30–230
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Fair Oaks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
St. Louis to Fair Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Fair Oaks is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from St. Louis to Fair Oaks.
There are seven+ hotels available in Fair Oaks.









