There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Oberlin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
3h 30m$558–982Drive 506.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Oberlincar 506.9 mi
9h 34m$93–134Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
12h 30m$107–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
12h 38m$220–426Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
13h 57m$173–268
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Oberlin is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Oberlin is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Oberlin. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Indianapolis Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Oberlin station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between St. Louis and Oberlin is 529 miles. The road distance is 509.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oberlin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from St. Louis to Oberlin, including transfers.
St. Louis to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oberlin is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 12h 30m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oberlin via Indianapolis Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Oberlin is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 4:15 AM in St. Louis and 5:15 AM in Oberlin.
St. Louis to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Oberlin is 510 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from St. Louis to Oberlin.
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