There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 6m$84–166Drive 275 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Oak Forestcar 275 mi
4h 47m$51–73Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 4m$52–84Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 55m$60–366Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain
4h 53m$278–714
St. Louis to Oak Forest by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Oak Forest. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 159th St & Laramie Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Oak Forest. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Oak Forest via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between St. Louis and Oak Forest is 265 miles. The road distance is 276.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest, including transfers.
St. Louis to Oak Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Oak Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oak Forest is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Oak Forest, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Oak Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Oak Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Oak Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Oak Forest is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from St. Louis to Oak Forest.
There are 127+ hotels available in Oak Forest.