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

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Frankfort by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 55m
    $90–179

  2. Drive 263.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Frankfortcar car 263.7 mi
    4h 42m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson, ILbus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
    6h 56m
    $93–130

  4. 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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    4h 55m
    $72–400

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    5h 19m
    $332–730

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    6h 28m
    $92–345

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

    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 train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    7h 20m
    $536–918

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

    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 train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    7h 19m
    $144–321

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    7h 24m
    $84–308

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Frankfort via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, and Matteson, IL in around 6h 56m.

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