There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 32m$95–188Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
6h 58m$54–87Drive 292.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Shedd Aquariumcar 292.8 mi
5h 5m$54–78Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 28m$60–378Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
4h 9m$274–708Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
5h 19m$76–314
St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Michigan & 11th Street via State & 95th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between St. Louis and Shedd Aquarium is 285 miles. The road distance is 294.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $380 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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 St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from St. Louis to Shedd Aquarium.
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