There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Gilman by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 56m$54–83Drive 212.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Gilmancar 212.3 mi
3h 58m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
7h 31m$200–307Fly 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 Gilman Stationtrain
6h 4m$110–478Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane STL - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Stationtrain
6h 51m$106–456Fly 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 Gilman Stationtrain
6h 32m$372–780
St. Louis to Gilman by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Gilman is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Gilman is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Gilman station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between St. Louis and Gilman is 230 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Gilman without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from St. Louis to Gilman, including transfers.
St. Louis to Gilman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
St. Louis to Gilman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Gilman is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from St. Louis to Gilman.
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What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Gilman, IL, USA?
You can take a train from St. Louis to Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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