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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 26m
    $139–203

  2. Drive  293.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Machesney Parkcar car 293.8 mi
    4h 57m
    $54–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    8h 30m
    $240–345

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 13m
    $364–818

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    8h 8m
    $88–128

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 14m
    $98–448

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

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 26m
    $138–442

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

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 18m
    $160–706

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

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 10m
    $108–394

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

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Machesney Park, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Machesney Park via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Harvard in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Machesney Park via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 8h 8m.

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