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How to get fromSt. Louis to Lake Villaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    7h 23m
    $97–191

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    8h 42m
    $57–91

  3. Drive 321.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Lake Villacar car 321.9 mi
    5h 43m
    $59–85

  4. 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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    5h 22m
    $278–764

  5. 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 Union Station to Lake Villatrain train
    5h 56m
    $66–376

  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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    6h 31m
    $80–361

  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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    7h 3m
    $516–954

  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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    7h 22m
    $137–368

  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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    7h 27m
    $72–335

St. Louis to Lake Villa by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Lake Villa, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Lake Villa via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.

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