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How to get fromSt. Louis to O'Hareby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3h 5m
    $274–708

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 35m
    $52–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 49m
    $94–190

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    7h 3m
    $99–168

  5. Drive 293.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to O'Harecar car 293.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $54–78

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway
    4h 1m
    $62–372

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

    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
    4h 15m
    $76–304

  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
    5h 6m
    $520–896

  9. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    5h 6m
    $132–311

St. Louis to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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