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

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to North Chicago 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 North Chicagotrain train Up-N
    6h 54m
    $100–195

  2. Drive 319.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to North Chicagocar car 319.9 mi
    5h 33m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    9h 40m
    $89–217

  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 North Chicagotrain train
    5h 21m
    $64–374

  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 Clybourn to North Chicagotrain train
    5h 38m
    $280–714

  6. 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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 13m
    $492–872

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

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to North Chicagotrain train
    6h 27m
    $59–264

  8. 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 Clybourn to North Chicagotrain train
    6h 48m
    $82–311

  9. 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 Clybourn to North Chicagotrain train
    7h 39m
    $137–319

St. Louis to North Chicago by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and North Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to North Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, and Belvidere/Lewis in around 9h 40m.

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