There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 20m$58–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
6h 33m$51–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 50m$85–168Drive 279 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Oak Lawncar 279 mi
5h 2m$51–74Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriottrain
5h 24m$278–712
St. Louis to Oak Lawn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 95th St & Central Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Oak Forest via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between St. Louis and Oak Lawn is 272 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn, including transfers.
St. Louis to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oak Lawn is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Oak Lawn, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriot
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Oak Lawn is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from St. Louis to Oak Lawn.
There are 1144+ hotels available in Oak Lawn.