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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 53m
    $150–231

  2. Drive  282.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Riversidecar car 282.3 mi
    4h 55m
    $50–72

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 8m
    $55–81

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, line 307 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Archer Ave to Harlem Ave & Burlington Stbus bus
    3h 48m
    $62–408

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 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 Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    4h 16m
    $326–710

  6. 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 26m
    $100–335

  7. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    6h 13m
    $70–287

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Riverside, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 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 $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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