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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Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
3h 7m$324–708Drive 293.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to O'Harecar 293.8 mi
5h 5m$49–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 47m$160–245Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
7h 4m$133–198Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
4h 2m$62–412Train 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
4h 16m$98–342Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
5h 3m$69–295Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
5h 10m$251–276Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 40m$56–82
St. Louis to O'Hare by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to O'Hare is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Cumberland via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between St. Louis and O'Hare is 278 miles. The road distance is 295.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from St. Louis to O'Hare, including transfers.
St. Louis to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines, GoJet 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 $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- 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
- $40–290
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to O'Hare is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from St. Louis to O'Hare.
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