There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Munster by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, taxi, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 40m$122–216Drive 285.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Munstercar 285.4 mi
4h 57m$53–76Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 28m$68–106Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
- Take the taxi from East Chicago to Munstertaxi
4h 37m$100–430Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
- Take the taxi from East Chicago to Munstertaxi
5h 2m$316–760Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
6h 12m$117–367Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
6h 53m$168–363Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, subway, train, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
- Take the taxi from East Chicago to Munstertaxi
7h 3m$560–950
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Munster is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Munster is to fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Munster. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Ring Rd & Victory Center via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Munster. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between St. Louis and Munster is 283 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Munster without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from St. Louis to Munster, including transfers.
St. Louis to Munster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Munster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Munster is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Munster, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Munster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Munster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Munster is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from St. Louis to Munster.
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