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How to get fromSt. Louis to River Forestby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 27m
    $90–180

  2. Drive 286.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to River Forestcar car 286.7 mi
    5h 6m
    $53–76

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 50m
    $55–89

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 90 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem & Thomasbus bus
    3h 53m
    $278–710

  5. 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 Roosevelt to Harlem-Greensubway subway
    3h 53m
    $62–372

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 33m
    $57–260

  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
    5h 3m
    $80–307

  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 54m
    $522–900

  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 54m
    $135–315

St. Louis to River Forest by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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