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

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

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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 OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    6h 44m
    $181–271

  2. Drive  304.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Lake Zurichcar car 304.5 mi
    5h 19m
    $56–81

  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 Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    8h 15m
    $112–156

  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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    5h 3m
    $348–738

  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 OTC to Barringtontrain train
    5h 11m
    $78–378

  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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    6h 15m
    $121–362

  7. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    6h 57m
    $149–306

  8. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    7h 6m
    $89–312

  9. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    7h 7m
    $542–926

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from St. Louis to Lake Zurich via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lake Zurich via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, and Woodfield Mall in around 8h 15m.

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