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

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Glen Ellyn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 24m
    $77–170

  2. Drive  279.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Glen Ellyncar car 279.1 mi
    4h 54m
    $51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    9h 21m
    $74–105

  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 Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    4h 51m
    $58–364

  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 Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 9m
    $328–714

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

    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
    6h 13m
    $73–312

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

    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
    7h 3m
    $71–289

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

    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
    7h 15m
    $130–294

St. Louis to Glen Ellyn by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Glen Ellyn, 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, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pennsylvania/Main via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 9h 21m.

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